Trump Strikes Deal With Ukraine For Access To Oil And Military Support
The US and Ukraine have signed an agreement granting Washington access to some of Ukraine's natural resources, a deal months in the making that establishes an investment fund aimed at securing continued US assistance as Ukraine battles Russia's invasion. Here are the key points from this significant arrangement: Despite former claims, President Trump has not required Ukraine to repay the estimated $350 billion in US aid provided during the war - a demand previously rejected by President Zelensky. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed the agreement contains no provisions for debt repayment, though Trump has characterized the deal as beneficial for America, stating the US will theoretically receive "much more" than what was provided under President Biden. The agreement's language toward Russia is notably stronger than typical Trump administration rhetoric, referring explicitly to "Russia's full-scale invasion." The US Treasury Department […]