U.S. Treasury Secretary Affirms Putin is a War Criminal, Credits Sanctions for Negotiation Efforts

The U.S. Treasury Secretary reiterated on Thursday his stance that Russian President Vladimir Putin qualifies as a war criminal. He highlighted that the sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies have been instrumental in compelling Moscow to engage in negotiations.

During an interview and subsequent media engagements in Washington, he underscored that the sanctions strategy will continue to be a vital mechanism for exerting pressure on Russia as the conflict persists.