What is happening today in Ukraine is one of the greatest tragedies I have experienced in my adult life. Let us recall the words of Scott Bessent, the current Treasury Secretary (and it is this department that is formally responsible for sanctions policy), from his hearing in the Senate in January of this year: "What is happening today in Ukraine is one of the greatest tragedies I have experienced in my adult life. The sanctions imposed on Russia are not sufficient. In my opinion, the previous administration [Joe Biden] was concerned about rising fuel prices during the election period. If my nomination as Treasury Secretary is accepted, I will strive to tighten sanctions." #Trump #Putin #polityka (translated)