Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent contended that the Trump administration’s proposal to Ukraine would provide a “win-win” situation for both the foreign country and the United States, especially since it would allow Ukrainians to return to a time of peace.

He said the United States wanted to recoup the billions of dollars in military aid Washington has given to Ukraine in its fight to repel Russian invaders. He said the United State

U KRAINIAN OFFICIALS are locked in talks with America whose brinkmanship is dizzying even by Donald Trump’s standards. He and his team are demanding Ukraine sign over profits from its mining, ports and other industries in return for any backing from Uncle Sam.