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Oct 18, 2026 at 12:20 PM ET
Bessent Rejects Claims Trump Is Soft on Russia
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration’s record on Russia during an NBC “Meet the Press” interview with Kristen Welker. He rejected suggestions that the administration is softening its stance toward Moscow or slowing military aid to Ukraine, and addressed questions about sanctions, intelligence sharing and public comments.
WHO: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
WHAT: Bessent defended the administration’s Russia policy and rejected claims it is easing pressure on Moscow or slowing military aid to Ukraine.
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 10:47 AM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: Bessent was responding to suggestions that the administration is softening its stance toward Moscow or slowing military aid to Ukraine.
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