Donald Trump expressed a desire to reach an agreement with Ukraine regarding access to metals known as “rare earth elements,” which is a condition for the continuation of American support for the war against Russia. Trump pointed out that the U.S. has provided more assistance to Ukraine than European partners and emphasized the need for security in the supply of these metals. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that negotiations between the U.S. and Russia without Ukraine are unacceptable and that discussions with the Trump administration are ongoing at a general level, with plans for
Trump wants a deal with Ukraine for rare earth metals.
