Trump Wants Ukraine's Rare Earths in Return for Aid

Zelenskyy told Trump Ukraine would consider sharing rare earth minerals in exchange for military support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he's spoken to U.S. President Donald Trump about the prospect of Ukraine sharing rare earth minerals with the United States in exchange for its support in the war against Russia,
Trump's 'rare' price for US military aid to Ukraine called 'fair' by Zelenskyy
President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine begin offering critical minerals to the U.S. in exchange for military aid, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seemingly welcomed the idea.
Why Trump Wants Ukraine’s Rare Earths in Return for Aid
As President Trump suggests he is open to supplying Ukraine with more weapons in exchange for access to the country’s mineral resources, WSJ’s James Marson explains what is at stake for Kyiv and its main ally in the war with Russia.
Trump says he wants Ukraine to supply US with rare earths
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he wants Ukraine to supply the United States with rare earth minerals as a form of payment for financially supporting the country's war efforts against Russia.
To finance military aid to Ukraine, Trump wants its rare minerals
Donald Trump's proposal for a possible deal under which the US would continue to offer military aid to Ukraine in exchange for access to rare minerals in the Russian-invaded country has been welcomed by Ukrainians.

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