Bessent calls Zelensky's claims on Starlink speed limits irresponsible

Sharp reaction from Washington to Kyiv's accusations

United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent voiced sharp criticism towards Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The reaction was prompted by public statements from the Ukrainian leader, in which he claimed that the Donald Trump administration is limiting Starlink speeds in Ukraine.

During an interview with NBC News, Bessent characterised such statements as "extremely irresponsible". According to him, US leadership has already officially denied any interference in the operation of communications.

Official position of the US administration

The Treasury Secretary emphasised that President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio "categorically stated that no one in the Trump administration did this".

"And I think it is extremely irresponsible on the part of President Zelensky to make such an accusation," Bessent stressed.

Call for caution

In addition to refuting the accusations, the US Treasury Secretary urged the Ukrainian president to be careful with his remarks.

"President Zelensky needs to be very careful with such statements that do not reflect reality," he added.