Bangladesh, Feb. 11 -- US President Donald Trump has reiterated his demand that Ukraine compensate Washington for the hundreds of billions of dollars in aid it has received by granting the US access to its rare-earth minerals. Trumps comments, made during an interview with Fox News Bret Baier, underscore his push to secure a return on investment for American taxpayers. The presidents remarks come amid ongoing debates about the sustainability of US financial and military assistance to Kiev, as well as growing concerns over Ukraines economic viability.

During the interview, Trump stated that the US is “in for more than $300 billion, probably 350” in various forms of assistance to Ukraine. He criticized Washingtons approach, sug...