The U.S. plans to intensify sanctions against Russia, hoping to advance them in coordination with the European Union.

US Treasury Secretary: US Prepared to Increase Sanctions Pressure on Russia but Hopes to Do So with the EU

Sputnik, Washington - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bensons said that the US is prepared to increase sanctions pressure on Russia, but hopes to do so together with European countries.

Bensons said in an interview with NBC when asked about whether the Donald Trump administration is prepared to impose sanctions on Russia: "We are prepared to increase pressure on Russia, but we need our European partners to join us."

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