Ukraine is contesting a U.S. proposal to establish a $500 billion fund that would grant Washington a share of the country's mineral wealth as compensation for military aid provided since Russia's invasion. Ukrainian officials argue that the actual amount of assistance is closer to $90 billion. Negotiations are ongoing, with President Volodymyr Zelensky expressing concerns over certain elements of the draft agreement and seeking more favorable terms. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the proposal, stating it aims to allocate revenue from Ukraine's natural resources and infrastructure to a fund focused on long-term reconstruction, in which the U.S. would have economic and governance rights. The situation has led to escalating tensions between the two nations, with President Donald Trump urging a swift resolution.