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Scott Bessent says Zelenskyy is ‘reckless’ for saying U.S. government caused Starlink lag

NBC News Politics·October 18, 2026·1 min read
Scott Bessent says Zelenskyy is ‘reckless’ for saying U.S. government caused Starlink lag

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Ukrainian President Zelenskyy 'reckless' for claiming the U.S. government slowed Starlink speeds, a critical satellite network for Ukraine's defense. In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Bessent declined to say definitively whether Ukraine remains an ally, escalating tensions over the disputed service disruption.

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