US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterates claim that Europe is

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised Europe's handling of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, accusing European nations of weakening their own strategic position by continuing trade practices that indirectly benefit Moscow. Speaking to CNBC, Bessent said European countries are importing refined fuel products from India that are produced using sanctioned Russian crude, allowing Russian oil to re-enter European markets through indirect routes. He described the practice as Europe funding the war against themselves, arguing that while the continent bears the brunt of the conflict, it has continued to prioritise trade relationships over tighte…