Senator Lindsey Graham reiterated why the U.S. should assist Ukraine in defeating Russia for the second time.

The new U.S. administration led by Donald Trump should assist Ukraine in defeating Russia, while Kyiv could negotiate a "good" deal with Washington concerning mineral resources. This statement was made for the second time by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. He also urged Trump to take a favorable step for Washington and not allow Russia to "settle" on Ukrainian territory.

Senator Graham, who has visited Kyiv multiple times, reiterated the need for continued support for Ukraine but emphasized the necessity of a new resource agreement. During an appearance on Fox News, he stated that Ukraine is the richest country in Europe in terms of rare mineral deposits, estimated to be worth between $2 and $7 trillion. Therefore, this wealth should not fall into Russian hands. Graham called on Trump to secure a "good deal" with Kyiv.

"Ukraine is ready to make a deal with us, not with Russia, so it is in our interest to ensure that Russia does not settle there. Ukraine is truly the 'breadbasket' of the world. 50% of the food in Africa comes from Ukraine," Graham said.

The Republican asserts that Ukraine and the U.S. can have mutually beneficial economic relations after victory. Thus, it makes sense for Donald Trump to finalize such an agreement to recoup American funds.

"We can make money and have economic relations with Ukraine that will be very beneficial for us once peace is established. Therefore, Donald Trump intends to strike a deal to recover our money and profit from mineral resources. This is a good deal for both Ukraine and us," the senator remarked.

U.S. Assistance

The U.S. continues to actively support Ukraine by providing necessary weaponry to counter Russian aggression. Washington wants to ensure that Kyiv has everything it needs. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized that the Biden administration is preparing to increase military aid to Kyiv.

Additionally, Biden plans to exercise the right to forgive Ukraine half of its debt for economic assistance. The White House has already submitted the relevant request to the U.S. Congress. The amount that may actually be forgiven to Ukraine is $4.65 billion.

According to data from the Pentagon as of September 6, the U.S. has allocated over $56.6 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the Biden administration took office, including approximately $55.9 billion since the onset of the unprovoked full-scale invasion by the aggressor state Russia on February 24, 2022.