Trump's Ukraine Mineral Aid Proposal Sparks Debate

President Donald Trump has proposed a deal with Ukraine, where the U.S. would provide $500 billion in aid in exchange for access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals, essential for technology production. This proposal arises amidst Trump's controversial remarks that Ukraine 'may be Russian someday,' which have been criticized by figures like former Vice President Mike Pence and are seen as aligning with Kremlin narratives. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had initially suggested a similar resource extraction partnership to ensure ongoing U.S. military support. The deal is still under negotiation, with U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg expected to visit Kyiv and discuss further. These developments come as Ukraine seeks security guarantees from the U.S. to prevent future Russian aggression and stabilize its economy post-conflict.