Japan finance chief, Bessent discuss Russia energy sanctions in 1st talks

Katayama and US treasury secretary also cover Tokyo's $550bn pledge to Washington

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Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, center left, sits across from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during their meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 27. (Pool photo)

YUKA FURUBAYASHI

TOKYO -- Newly installed Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent here Monday, discussing sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine.

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