US Treasury Secretary acknowledges Putin as a war criminal.
08.05.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
08.05.2025
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US Treasury Secretary acknowledges Putin as a war criminal
During a hearing in Congress, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent answered affirmatively when asked whether he considers Russian leader Vladimir Putin a war criminal.
Scott Bessent made this statement during the hearing in Congress. In response to a direct question about whether he considers Putin a war criminal, Bessent replied: 'Yes.'
Referring to the possibility of negotiating with Putin, the Treasury Secretary expressed his view:
'I think that is the nature of diplomacy, when you have to negotiate with both sides. I believe negotiations were necessary with the Japanese after World War II,' Scott Bessent stated.
In his statement, the US Treasury Secretary unequivocally expressed his position regarding the Russian leader. Such candid remarks from politicians add substance to the geopolitical situation in the world and reflect attitudes towards conflicts at the international level.
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