Bessent calls Zelensky's statement on victory a false dilemma

Washington's reaction to the Ukrainian leader's remarks

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented on the public statements made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. On NBC, he directly labelled the Ukrainian leader's claims about the possibility of Ukraine's victory in the war a "false dilemma".

«Президент Зеленський сьогодні вранці представив хибну дилему, що Україна має перемогти. Війна має закінчитися, і це станеться в результаті переговорного врегулювання» (President Zelensky presented a false dilemma this morning that Ukraine must win. The war must end, and this will happen as a result of a negotiated settlement), Bessent emphasised.

Focus on the diplomatic path

According to the head of the US Treasury, the war must conclude as a result of the negotiation process. He underscored that US President Donald Trump has been working daily to end the war since taking office.