Scott Bessent uncovers countries still buy Russian energy
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Treasury Secretary Scott bessent addressed how European nations continue to buy russian oil and gas despite sanctions stemming from Russia’s war against Ukraine.Former President Trump commented that Europe has spent far more on Russian energy than on defense efforts for Ukraine.He highlighted a supposed loophole that allows energy purchases within existing price caps. Trump is in talks with President Vladimir Putin regarding potential economic developments and ending the conflict ([source 1](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02/19/us/trump-news),[washington Examiner](http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/)).
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Trump’s recent actions have sparked significant political discourse, focusing on his executive decisions, the geopolitical implications of energy purchases from Russia, and internal party criticism concerning the approach to the Ukraine situation.
Scott Bessent uncovers how European countries still buy Russian energy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained how European countries have paid Russia for its oil and gas.
Since the beginning of Russia’s war with Ukraine, countries have sanctioned Russia in support of Ukraine, but President Donald Trump implied there is a loophole that allows some countries to benefit their energy industries.
“Europe has spent more money buying Russian Oil and Gas than they have spent on defending Ukraine —BY FAR!” Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday.
Bessent explained on Fox News’s Fox and Friends on Tuesday that these purchases aren’t happening through third parties since Russian energy is sanctioned by almost every country.
“That’s the pre-existing net gas and things like that. Those are the pipeline. You can buy Russian energy as long as they are adhering to the price cap,” Bessent said.
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The United States has contributed more financially to Ukraine’s war effort than any other country. Former President Joe Biden assured Ukraine another $425 million in aid from the U.S. in October 2024, bringing the total given by the U.S. to $59 billion.
Trump said he is “in serious discussions with President Vladimir Putin concerning the ending of the War, and also major Economic Development transactions which will take place between the United States and Russia.”
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