Trump says he wants Kyiv to 'do a deal' to give the US Ukraine's rare earth metals in exchange for aid
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President Donald Trump proposed that Ukraine provide rare earth metals in exchange for U.S. military support in their conflict with Russia. Speaking at the White House, he stated the need for guarantees on a supply of these valuable resources, essential for high-tech equipment. The U.S. has supplied nearly $66 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the war began. Experts warn that America's stockpile of rare earth materials, vital for national security, is significantly below necessary levels, exacerbated by China's dominance in the global market.
President Trump emphasized that he wants Ukraine to secure valuable rare earth materials in exchange for U.S. military assistance in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
The U.S. has provided significant military aid to Ukraine since the Russian invasion, but experts suggest stockpiles of rare earth materials are critically low.
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