US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the potential connection of Russian banks to the international banking system SWIFT will directly depend on the further actions of the Russian authorities. During discussions regarding the conditions proposed by Russia for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, Bessent noted that all demands put forward by Russia are
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“under consideration”
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He added:
“Whether sanctions will be tightened or eased depends on the further actions of the Russian leadership. And President Donald Trump, in my opinion, will not hesitate to tighten sanctions if it gives him an advantage in negotiations”
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also emphasized that Russia’s conditions for reaching an agreement on a ceasefire in the Black Sea include the lifting of European sanctions. He stated:
“Therefore, we are currently gathering information. We will analyze the proposals to better understand what exactly Russia wants in exchange for a ceasefire”
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Rubio added that after analyzing the Russian demands, the information will be passed on to Trump, who will determine the next steps for the United States. Meanwhile, representatives of the European Union stated that they do not plan to ease anti-Russian sanctions at the Kremlin’s request or allow the connection of Russian banks to SWIFT.