The article criticizes Donald Trump's proposal for Ukraine to send half of its revenues from natural resources and infrastructure to the U.S. as repayment for military aid. It underscores the injustice of such a demand given Ukraine's status as a victim of war, comparing it to post-World War One reparations imposed on Germany. The article argues that American aid has proven beneficial for the U.S., contradicting claims that Ukraine is abusing taxpayers' contributions. Ultimately, the article calls Trump's approach misguided and harmful to a crucial ally.
The proposed contract demands half the country's revenues from natural resources, ports and infrastructure indefinitely as payback for US military aid since the war began.
As a share of GDP, this demand looks harsher than what the victorious allies imposed on Germany in the Peace of Versailles after World War One.
Trump's demand that Ukraine sign over a huge chunk of its economy as repayment is flat-out wrong; Ukraine is the victim of this war.
Sending aid to Kyiv has been a fantastic deal for Uncle Sam, not a blank check the government can write for endless payments.
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