Trump Urges Trading Ukraine’s Rare Earth Minerals for More U.S. Aid
Ukraine has already emphasized that by supporting its war effort, the U.S. could get access to the country’s wealth of critical minerals like lithium and uranium.
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Trump wants rare earth elements from Ukraine in exchange for military aid
President Trump indicated Monday he wants a deal for rare earth elements and other items from Ukraine in exchange for continued military aid in the nation’s war against Russia. “We're handing them ...The Hill - 1h -
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U.S. has not halted military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days.CBS News - Jan. 25 -
Trump urges Putin to ‘make a deal’ to end the war in Ukraine
President Trump on Thursday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to make a deal to end the war in Ukraine, arguing he thinks the latter is ready to negotiate. A reporter asked Trump in the Oval ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
China currently controls over 69% of global rare earth production
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Trump to urge Zelenskyy to lower Ukraine’s conscription age to 18
Incoming US president plans to speak with Russia’s Vladimir Putin within weeks, says new national security adviserFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
As U.S. announces new Ukraine aid package, Zelenskyy says send troops
Ukraine's leader says partners sending ground troops would help "force Russia into peace," as America's European allies ponder Trump's next move.CBS News - Jan. 9
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