Treasury Sec blames Zelenskyy for threatening peace deal: 'He chose to blow that up'
Published On Mar 2, 2025, 12:33 PM
In a recent interview, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for failing to finalize an economic deal with the U.S., which was viewed as essential for strengthening ties between the two nations amidst ongoing tensions with Russia. The meeting between Zelenskyy and President Trump reportedly devolved into a public dispute, with the agreement potentially offering U.S. access to Ukraine's mineral resources in exchange for continued support. Bessent's comments suggest that the chance for a peace deal is now jeopardized because of this fallout.
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