French President Emmanuel Macron stated that his country has provided real money to support Ukraine, contradicting claims that the aid was not significant. Mr. Macron emphasized that the assistance included a mix of grants, loans, and loan guarantees.
Meanwhile, US President Trump expressed skepticism about the claim and reiterated his demand that Ukraine sign over hundreds of billions of dollars in mineral rights to repay US military aid, a condition that Ukrainian President Zelensky has resisted. The situation has strained relations between the US and European allies, particularly over Ukraine and trade policies.