# U.S. to Russia: End the War—or No Deal

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Podcast: [Daily Updates on Russian Invasion of Ukraine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-updates-on-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-7410811)
Published: 2026-09-01T21:59:04+00:00
Episode link: https://ProfessorGerdes.podbean.com/e/us-to-russia-end-the-war%e2%80%94or-no-deal/
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I examine the reported G20 confrontation between U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov: no economic relief for Moscow until Russia ends its war against Ukraine. European officials also rejected a normalization photo with the Russian delegation in Asheville.I assess the stalled Russia sanctions bill in the House after its 86–11 Senate passage, the strategic case for sustained pressure on Vladimir Putin, and the reported resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll amid readiness disputes with Pete Hegseth. The larger question is whether U.S. leadership will match its stated commitment to Ukraine with effective policy.00:00 G20 Meeting and U.S. Message to Russia01:27 No Economic Relief Until the War Ends05:26 Why Russia Was Invited to the G2008:01 The Case for Sustained Pressure on Moscow09:27 Public Support and Russian Propaganda12:16 Ukraine, Principles, and Political Tribalism14:20 The Strategic Choice Ahead#UkraineRussiaWar #RussiaSanctions #G20 #ScottBessent #NATO #PutinFacts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.Fundraisers video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMTs6amkGUg and Here is the direct link to the Ukraine Support Bridge: https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/ - Ukrainian Refugee M's Room and Board is covered for this year. It is not for the rest of her time at CSU. I will be pushing on the other fundraisers for now, but if you still wish to give to make that whole (Aprox 48K total), here is the direct link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ms-journey-at-charleston-southern-university?attribution_id=sl:2708fb35-6c96-49b9-a5f9-6b7567483de6&lang=en_US&ts=1786462653&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp30-treatment-3&utm_medium=customer&ut…

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