**Ukraine’s Wartime Costs Reach $320 Billion**
The cost of Ukraine’s war against Russia has reached a staggering $320 billion. This is according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, who made the announcement on February 19.
**Who Paid for What?**
Zelensky broke down the costs, saying that the people of Ukraine paid $120 billion and the US and EU combined paid $200 billion. The money was used to buy arms and other military equipment. Zelensky also thanked the US and EU for their support.
**US Claims Disputed**
However, Zelensky disputed claims made by former President Donald Trump that Ukraine would give up control of its natural resources in exchange for a deal worth $500 billion. Trump has previously claimed that the US had provided Ukraine with $350 billion in assistance since 2022, but Zelensky said this was not true.
**US Support**
Zelensky did acknowledge that the US had given Ukraine around $67 billion in weapons and $31.5 billion in budget support. He expressed gratitude for this help, but made it clear that any deal on natural resources would need to include security guarantees from the US.
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