Treasury secretary refuses to say if the U.S. sees Ukraine as an ally
Topics: Russia & UkraineElon Musk & Starlink
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- NBC News reports: “Scott Bessent denied the U.S. government was involved in limiting Starlink speeds for Ukrainian forces and said it was “reckless” for Zelenskyy to say so.”
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