Zelenskiy Pushes Back On U.S. Proposal For $500B Fund Over Mineral Wealth Rights

The U.S. is pressuring Ukraine to agree to a $500 billion fund in exchange for U.S. aid during Russia's invasion, tying the deal to Ukraine's mineral wealth. Ukraine argues the actual amount should be closer to $90 billion. It has pushed back on the proposal, which includes U.S. economic and governance rights over a reconstruction fund. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has resisted, citing concerns over transparency and the lack of assurances for future military and financial aid. At CPAC, Trump stated the U.S. aims to recoup its aid to Ukraine through resources like rare earth and oil and expressed confidence that a deal is near.