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Scott Bessent & Vladimir Putin

29 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

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Scott Bessent: Bessent was mentioned as working on sanctions relief for Turkey.
Vladimir Putin: Putin spoke with Trump before the summit and rejected a halt to long-range strikes. Russia was a central threat in NATO discussions.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
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Scott Bessent: As US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent has reiterated Trump's 'red lines' for a deal and has threatened to 'aggressively target' Oman if it facilitates tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating the US stance on sanctions and maritime freedom.
Vladimir Putin: Vladimir Putin met with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss strengthening the partnership between Russia and Iran.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, United States>>> Treasury Secretary, has vowed to use Iranian funds to pay for damage caused to Gulf allies and to offset tolls paid to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority.
Vladimir Putin: Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, met with Abbas Araghchi and offered words of support to Iran, a longstanding ally.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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Scott Bessent: Bessent was ordered by Trump to halt trade with Spain and tasked with preparing an embargo.
Vladimir Putin: Putin spoke with Trump before the summit; Russia denounced NATO decisions.
Apr 20, 2026 · 160 articles
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Scott Bessent: As US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent>>> believes elevated yields and inflation are transient and will subside when the conflict ends and the Strait of Hormuz>>> reopens.
Vladimir Putin: Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, met with Abbas Araghchi and offered words of support to Iran, a longstanding ally.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
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Scott Bessent: As U.S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent commented on the slow removal of the U.S. blockade, providing insight into potential economic aspects of a deal.
Vladimir Putin: Vladimir Putin met with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss strengthening the partnership between Russia and Iran.
May 24, 2026 · 104 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, reassured about the temporary nature of the sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil.
Vladimir Putin: Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, is expected to meet with Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts related to the conflict.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, has stated that Iran will invoice its oil sales in US dollars, indicating a shift in Washington's financial policy towards Tehran.
Vladimir Putin: Donald Trump thanked Vladimir Putin for Russia's 'neutral' stance during the war with Iran, acknowledging that Russia could have made the conflict more difficult.
Apr 20, 2026 · 430 articles
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Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary; declined interest in Senate seat.
Vladimir Putin: Target of Russia sanctions package.
Jul 12, 2026 · 283 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is part of a broader economic embargo aimed at suffocating the Iranian regime.
Vladimir Putin: Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, met with Abbas Araghchi and offered support to Iran, highlighting Russia's role as an ally.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, stated that Washington would use money from frozen Iranian accounts to offset damages inflicted by Iran on US allies and any tolls imposed for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Vladimir Putin: Donald Trump informed Vladimir Putin by phone that a deal was near, indicating Russia's awareness of the ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Apr 20, 2026 · 497 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, expressed confidence that India and the United States would resolve their trade differences, despite concerns over India's oil trade with Russia.
Sep 02, 2025 · 6 articles
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Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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Jan 14, 2026 · 41 articles
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Mar 09, 2026 · 137 articles
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Mar 10, 2026 · 35 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 167 articles
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Apr 28, 2026 · 27 articles
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Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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Apr 09, 2026 · 335 articles
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Vladimir Putin: Vladimir Putin is traveling to China to meet with Xi Jinping to discuss economic cooperation and international issues, a visit closely watched in the context of US-China relations and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
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May 18, 2026 · 102 articles
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