Allies plan unified economic measures to pressure Moscow WASHINGTON, Sept 9 — U.S. and European officials gathered in Washington to discuss a fresh round of sanctions against Russia following an uptick in military strikes on Ukraine. The talks focused on a coordinated strategy to reduce Moscow’s financial and energy capabilities, aiming to limit resources for its ongoing military operations. The meeting, held at the U.S. Treasury Department, included Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan. Participants examined options to expand restrictions on Russian oil exports and refining operations, which are central to Kremlin revenue, stressing the importance…
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