https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-reportedly-tells-russian-finance-minister-no-economic-lifelines-until-ukraine-war-endsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-reportedly-tells-russian-finance-minister-no-economic-lifelines-until-ukraine-war-endshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-reportedly-tells-russian-finance-minister-no-economic-lifelines-until-ukraine-war-ends#u55799Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:16:18 +0000Bessent informed the Russian Finance Minister that economic pressure will remain on Russia until the war in Ukraine concludes. The two officials met during the G20 summit. This stance aligns with broader European sentiment, as a German minister stated there is no return to normality with Russia. While Russia has returned to the G20, European nations have expressed frustration over the move. Bessent maintains that no economic lifelines will be provided to the Russian economy while the conflict continues.Why it mattersThe G20 serves as a primary venue for global financial coordination. Russia&#0