Bessent avoids calling Ukraine an ally; Zelensky calls US Russia support a historic mistake

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to say whether Ukraine is a US ally, while Ukrainian President Zelensky called US support for Russia a "historic mistake." Tensions are escalating between the Trump administration and Kyiv. Bessent cited three forms of support for Ukraine—intelligence, Starlink, and NATO weapons purchases—but avoided a direct answer. He dismissed Zelensky's claims that the US restricted Starlink speeds as "irresponsible," and said Trump seeks a negotiated peace, not Ukrainian victory. Trump announced a 60-day suspension of some Russia sanctions, with only the diesel embargo lifted. Zelensky accused Elon Musk of limiting Starlink access and the US of withholding intelligence, straining relations further.