Trump suggests Ukraine repay U.S. aid and grant access to resources

Donald Trump has stated that Ukraine may need to pay back the nearly $300 billion in U.S. aid it has received. He suggested that Ukraine could face significant consequences if it does not comply with U.S. demands for economic control over its resources. The U.S. is seeking extensive rights to Ukraine's mineral, oil, and gas resources, which has alarmed Ukrainian officials. President Zelensky has offered access to $500 billion worth of national resources, including valuable minerals that could help reduce U.S. dependence on China. Ukraine's mineral wealth, estimated at $15 trillion, includes critical resources for defense and technology. The U.S. demands include first rights to all mineral deposits, which have been rejected by Zelensky and may face resistance from European allies.