U.S. to Speed Up Investigation of Ukraine Aid After Zelensky-Trump Meeting

The meeting between Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Friday will accelerate Washington's efforts to investigate any misuse of U.S. aid to Ukraine.

A senior U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency had already begun investigating potential problems with the large sums of U.S. economic and security assistance provided to Ukraine. However, these efforts will now be expedited.

The official did not provide any specific details about the alleged misuse of funds, but said that the investigation would focus on "waste, fraud, and abuse."

The meeting between Zelensky and Trump comes amid growing concerns about corruption in Ukraine. In recent years, the country has been plagued by scandals involving the misuse of public funds.

The U.S. has provided billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine since the country's independence in 1991. This aid has been used to support a variety of programs, including economic development, security assistance, and humanitarian relief.

The investigation into the misuse of U.S. aid to Ukraine is likely to be complex and time-consuming. It is unclear what the outcome of the investigation will be, but it could have significant implications for U.S.-Ukraine relations.