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Trump's recent statements indicate a desire for Ukraine to supply the United States with rare earth minerals as compensation for US aid to the region. Allegedly, Ukraine is positioned to reciprocate financial support valued at an increasing figure of $500 billion. This estimate raises eyebrows compared to State Department records, which attribute $93 billion in aid directly since February 2022. While the true implications of such an arrangement remain vague—concerning who would control the extraction and under what terms—the potential for Ukraine's resources hangs in the balance as the negotiation landscape evolves.