WorldAfter meeting Russia’s finance minister, Scott Bessent says Ukrainian strikes are fueling a global ‘energy shock’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure were contributing to the global energy crisis and pushing prices higher. He spoke after a G20 finance ministers’ meeting attended by Russia’s Anton Siluanov, whose participation and talks with Bessent drew criticism from Ukraine’s allies. A U.S. sanctions bill targeting major buyers of Russian energy is facing resistance in the House, while the EU is considering additional restrictions on Russia.
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After meeting Russia’s finance minister, Scott Bessent says Ukrainian strikes are fueling a global ‘energy shock’
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