Peace Talks Stalemate as Russia Increases Bombing

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new sanctions against Russia are still an option.
August 2025 Alaska Summit set a 14-day timeframe for Russia to show peace commitment, which expired without progress.
Russian bombing in Ukraine continued despite diplomatic talks, prompting warnings about sanctions.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned new sanctions would end peace negotiations.
Trump administration is considering sanctions but has not ruled out ending talks.

Conflict | Diplomacy | Sanctions

United States | Ukraine | Russia

Donald Trump | Vladimir Putin | Marco Rubio | Scott Bessent

2 months ago