The US threatens Russia with total collapse: details of new sanctions from Bessent.

According to inkorr.com: According to information from economic policy reporter at The New York Times Alan Rappoport, the United States is prepared to take measures against Russia, threatening it with 'total collapse.'

Statements from American officials

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted in his interview with NBC that the United States is ready to intensify economic pressure on Russia, but this requires the support of allies in Europe. The introduction of new sanctions and tariffs on countries importing oil from Russia could lead to economic collapse for the country and force Putin to come to the negotiating table.

“We are ready to increase pressure on Russia, but we need our European partners to support us,” - noted the head of the US Treasury.

Discussion of new measures

According to Associated Press, teams of European and American officials have planned to discuss new options for increasing economic pressure on Russia, including new sanctions, this week. It is known that Scott Bessent has already spoken about this with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

Ukraine and Western countries continue to seek ways to increase pressure on Russia, aiming to force it to change its policy. The results of these actions could significantly affect the situation in Ukraine and the international order as a whole.