On the recordNovember 21, 2025
The sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies were driven by President Vladimir Putin's 'refusal to end this senseless war.'
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Scott Bessent
The sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies were driven by President Vladimir Putin's 'refusal to end this senseless war.'
Discussing the motivation behind U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies.
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