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Germany Adds Sanctions as U.S. Meets Russia on Cooperation

9/1/2026

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U.S. Treasury Meets Russia

The United States hosted a G20 finance meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attending.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Siluanov on the sidelines to discuss Russia-U.S. financial cooperation.
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said Europe cannot normalize relations with Russia while its war continues.
Germany announced an additional sanctions package against Russia and pledged close cooperation with Washington.

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Ratcliffe Warns Kremlin

CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned the Kremlin against NATO attacks, citing U.S. knowledge of a limited assault.
He delivered the warning at an Aug 25 Moscow meeting with Russian intelligence chiefs Aleksandr Bortnikov and Sergey Naryshkin.
Reuters said three explosive-laden drones were intercepted near Leipzig Airport, a hub for Ukrainian military shipments.
Ukrainian drones entered NATO airspace over Latvia, causing ministerial resignations, while Kerry Buck warned Russia is testing NATO cohesion.

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U.S. Treasury Meets Russia

The United States hosted a G20 finance meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attending.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Siluanov on the sidelines to discuss Russia-U.S. financial cooperation.
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said Europe cannot normalize relations with Russia while its war continues.
Germany announced an additional sanctions package against Russia and pledged close cooperation with Washington.

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