Trump Says Deal With Zelensky Over Rare Earth Minerals ‘Pretty Close’ | Russia-Ukraine War
US President Donald Trump stated on February 22 that he is “pretty close” to finalising a deal regarding rare earth minerals amid Ukrainian reluctance. In a soundbite, Trump mentioned his discussions with both President Zelensky of Ukraine and President Putin of Russia, emphasising the significant financial aid provided by Europe and the United States. He expressed frustration over the lack of return on the American investment, highlighting that while Europe offered loans, the US support was more generous without expected returns. Trump reiterated his commitment to securing a fair deal, stating that it is not fair for the US to have invested so much without receiving anything in return. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
