US President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that Ukraine should be provided the United States Rare earth mineral In exchange for financial assistance for war against Russia. Their comments come as their administration prepares to send a special messenger to Ukraine to discuss the proposal to end the ongoing war with Russia.
Trump demands rare earth worth $ 500 billion
Speaking in an interview with Fox News on Monday, Trump said, “We are going to have all this money, and I say I want it back. And I told him that I am the same, like $ $ Rare Earth of 500 billion value. “He said,” and they essentially agreed to do so, so at least we don’t feel stupid. ”
Trump also said that Ukraine “may be dandruff someday, or they may not be dandruff someday,” discussing the possible consequences of the war. He has pushed for a quick resolution for the struggle, but has not yet outlined a detailed plan for dialogue.
Ukrainian President Volodimier Zelancesi has previously increased the possibility of using the US to develop Ukraine’s natural resources, which is part of the effort to secure continuous support. “Americans helped the most, and therefore Americans must earn the most,” Zelancesi on Friday told Reuters to the news agency. “I would also like to talk about this with President Trump.”
Trump confirmed that his special messenger, Keith Kelog, would soon visit Ukraine to draft a plan to end the fight. Ukrainian officials said that Kelogs would arrive on February 20, a few days before the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion on 24 February.
US Vice President JD Vance is also set to meet Zelanceci on this Friday on the occasion of Munich Security Conference, where US State Secretary Marco Rubio will also be present.
Zelenskyy has repeatedly called Russia to a strong security guarantee from the US and NATO as part of any deal. Kiev fears that without solid military commitments, any compromise will give Moscow time to re -organize for another attack.
Meanwhile, the Russian forces have been moving forward in the eastern Donnetsk region of Ukraine and targeting energy infrastructure in recent months. On Tuesday, Ukraine’s Energy Minister said that the country is implementing emergency power supply restrictions to reduce the impact of the ongoing attacks.
What are rare earth minerals?
Rare Earth elements are a group of 17 elements that play an important role in consumer technology, including cellphones, hard drives and electric and hybrid vehicles.
It is not clear which specific elements are referring to Trump Ukraine, although there are different types of valuable minerals in the country. “This can be lithium. It may be titanium, uranium, many others,” said Andree Yarmak, head of the President’s office of the President of Ukraine. “This is a lot.”
China, which Trump has often criticized as geopolitical rival, is the largest producer of rare earth elements. Both America and Europe are working to reduce their dependence on Beijing for these important resources.
For Ukraine, a deal associated with its mineral resources can help to continue American military support, which is important because the country reaches the fourth year of war with Russia. This proposal also comes at a time when access to major minerals worldwide is becoming increasingly difficult.
