US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticizes Putin's Envoy Kirill Dmitriev

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has criticized Kirill Dmitriev, an envoy for Russian President Vladimir Putin, labeling him a "propagandist." Bessent stated that the actions taken by the United States are aimed at encouraging negotiations from Russia. He highlighted the current state of the Russian economy, noting it is experiencing virtually zero growth and inflation exceeding 20%.

This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Russia, as the U.S. continues to seek diplomatic solutions to the conflict. Bessent"s remarks reflect the U.S. government"s stance on the need for Russia to engage in negotiations to resolve ongoing issues.

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