Zelenskys mineral gamble backfires damaging Ukraine-US relations

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s bid to secure American support by overstating his nation’s mineral reserves appears to have backfired, according to Bloomberg columnist and commodities expert Javier Blas. In a recent op-ed, Blas suggested that Ukraine’s claims of abundant rare-earth minerals were exaggerated to entice US President Donald Trump into supporting the embattled nation. However, […]

Zelensky lied to Trump about Ukraine’s mineral reserves – Bloomberg columnist

rt.com - 20/Feb 07:18

Ukraine has “talked up” the potential of the country’s mineral resources to win Trump’s backing, Bloomberg columnist Javier Blas believes...

Trump’s Trade of Munitions for Mining Rights Would Hasten Bretton Woods III

headlineusa.com - 13/Feb 21:01

(Peter C. Earle, Money Metals News Service) US President Donald Trump has proposed supplying Ukraine with ongoing military aid in exchange for access...

Why are Ukraine’s minerals key to keeping US military aid flowing?

canadanewsmedia.ca - 11/Feb 06:09

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for...

Zelensky rejects US rare earths deal amid military aid talks

weeklyblitz.net - 18/Feb 18:03

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has rejected a high-stakes proposal from the United States that would have granted Washington extensive access...

Zelenskiy on US minerals deal: 'I can't sell Ukraine'

thewest.com.au - 19/Feb 13:26

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has vehemently rejected a US demand for Ukraine's mineral wealth to pay back wartime aid, saying he can't sell his...

What are Ukraine’s Rare Earths the US Wants So Much?

sputniknews.com - 15/Feb 18:45

President Donald Trump wants Ukraine to provide the US with rare earth minerals as a form of payment in exchange for Washington’s aid.

US presented Ukraine with document to access its minerals but offered almost nothing in return

businessmirror.com.ph - 16/Feb 10:48

MUNICH, Germany—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the United...

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy wants to discuss with US fate of minerals in areas held by Russia

stabroeknews.com - 17/Feb 06:05

(Reuters) – Ukraine and the United States need to discuss the fate of mineral deposits in areas captured by Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr...

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy declines US offer for half of mineral wealth, cites lack of security guarantees

times of india - 16/Feb 16:17

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy declined a US proposal to exchange support for 50% ownership of Ukraine's mineral wealth, citing lack of security...

It's a 'no' to US bid for rare earth minerals

times of india - 16/Feb 02:24

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