Bessent rebukes Zelensky over Starlink throttling claims

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for publicly accusing the Trump administration of throttling Ukraine's access to the military satellite service Starshield, calling the charge "reckless" and untrue. Bessent said President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have denied ordering any slowdown, which Zelensky says has limited drone operations by capping speeds at 161 kilometers per hour. Zelensky insisted the restriction remains in effect, citing the opinion of Ukrainian generals and government officials. The dispute comes amid tensions over US pressure on Ukraine regarding drone strikes on Russian targets. Bessent also defended easing sanctions on Russian diesel, noting European nations import far more Russian products than the US.