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Zelenskyy Rejects US Deal for Ukraine's Rare Minerals

2/15/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly turned down a US proposal that would allow Washington to claim half of Ukraine's rare earth minerals, deeming the security guarantees inadequate. This contentious deal, tied to US aid, has sparked worries among Ukrainian leaders about its potential impact on their nation's long-term safety. Zelenskyy is determined to secure a more favorable agreement to safeguard Ukraine's valuable resources from Russian influence.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly turned down a US proposal that would allow Washington to claim half of Ukraine's rare earth minerals, deeming the security guarantees inadequate. This contentious deal, tied to US aid, has sparked worries among Ukrainian leaders about its potential impact on their nation's long-term safety. Zelenskyy is determined to secure a more favorable agreement to safeguard Ukraine's valuable resources from Russian influence.