Bangladesh, Feb. 24 -- Ukraine has reportedly pushed back against a proposed $500 billion compensation fund demanded by the United States in exchange for American aid, with Kiev officials deeming the figure excessively high. The deal, which would require Ukraine to allocate half of its revenue from natural resource extraction to the fund, has become a contentious point in ongoing negotiations between the two countries.

According to Bloomberg, Ukrainian officials argue that the actual value of US assistance provided since February 2022 amounts to approximately $90 billion, a figure significantly lower than Washingtons estimate. The disagreement underscores broader tensions regarding the future of Ukraines economy and its reliance on Weste...