President Donald Trump on Monday indicated that he wants to reach an agreement with Ukraine to gain access to the country’s rare earth elements as a condition for continuing U.S. support for its war against Russia.

Summary

Trump stated that continued U.S. support for Ukraine’s war effort would be contingent on securing access to the country’s rare earth materials.

He argued that the U.S. has contributed more aid than European allies and wants Ukraine to provide rare earth elements in return.

Trump claimed Ukraine is open to a deal, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stressed that negotiations about Ukraine must include its government.

Trump also said talks are ongoing to end the war, though no concrete agreements have been reached.

  • ArbitraryValueEnglish
    12·
    16 hours ago

    The funny thing is that a deal which brings foreign investment to Ukraine can be good for Ukraine even if the minerals are sold on terms very favorable to the USA. I wish Trump didn’t make it sound like extortion but who knows - maybe that’s what gets Republican voters on board.

    • charade_you_areEnglish
      9·
      16 hours ago

      I’d 100% agree but Trump and his POS buddies are some the least trustworthy people on earth. I think he’ll end up fucking the Ukrainians somehow