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Scott Bessent: “Ukraine has decided that they want to blow up Russian energy assets and refined products," Bessent said on Fox News…”

On the recordSeptember 5, 2026
Ukraine has decided that they want to blow up Russian energy assets and refined products," Bessent said on Fox News, adding that the attacks were contributing to an energy shock and putting upward pressure on prices globally.
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Scott Bessent
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Commenting on Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy sites.

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