19-02-2025, 03:14 PM
Meanwhile, the Telegraph reported on the 17th that President Trump has demanded $500 billion (approximately 720 trillion won) from Ukraine as compensation for US support. According to World Bank data, this amount is roughly 2.8 times Ukraine’s 2023 nominal GDP of $178.8 billion. The Telegraph compared this demand to the Treaty of Versailles, which imposed massive reparations on Germany after World War I, noting that Trump’s demand exceeds even that, as the Versailles reparations amounted to about 1.3 times Germany’s GDP at the time.
The Washington Post reported that major European nations, fearing exclusion from the peace talks alongside Ukraine, are considering forming a multinational force and deploying up to 30,000 troops to Ukraine. However, while France and the UK are actively pushing for military involvement, Germany—facing significant economic challenges—has shown reluctance.
https://www.donga.com/en/article/all/20250219/5456569/1
The Washington Post reported that major European nations, fearing exclusion from the peace talks alongside Ukraine, are considering forming a multinational force and deploying up to 30,000 troops to Ukraine. However, while France and the UK are actively pushing for military involvement, Germany—facing significant economic challenges—has shown reluctance.
https://www.donga.com/en/article/all/20250219/5456569/1
