Part 6/7:
The Call for a Return on Investment
Amidst these tensions, a logical consideration remains: should the U.S. expect some form of return on its substantial investment in Ukraine? While there appears to be an openness to structuring part of the support as concessionary loans—an action that aligns with European approaches—Senator Van Holland cautioned against negotiations that resemble coercive extortion. He emphasized the need to maintain the integrity of America’s contributions towards global democracy and regional stability.