US President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to compensate the United States for the substantial financial and military assistance it has received since the outbreak of the conflict with Russia. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland on February 22, Trump suggested that Kyiv should repay Washington by offering rare-earth minerals, oil, or other valuable resources.

“Europe has given $100 billion. The United States has given $350 billion because we had a stupid, incompetent president and administration,” Trump told the audience, referring to the Biden administration’s handling of the Ukraine conflict. “I want them to give us something for all of the money that we put up. So, we’re asking for rare earth and oil, anything we can get. So, we’re getting our money back. We’re going to get our money back because it’s not fair. It’s just not fair.”

Trump’s remarks come amid growing scrutiny in the United States over the billions of dollars sent to support Ukraine’s military and economy. According to figures from the Pentagon and the interagency group Ukraine Oversight, the US Congress has allocated approximately $183 billion for Ukraine since February 2022, with more than $66 billion dedicated to security assistance.

Throughout his political career, Trump has maintained a skeptical stance on foreign aid, often questioning its effectiveness and accountability. He has repeatedly argued that both Ukraine and its European allies should be more transparent about how the........

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