Ukraine Rejects U.S. Demand for Half of Its Mineral Resources
President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly faulted the American offer, which is tied to continued aid, because it did not include security guarantees.
Ukraine rejects initial Trump request for half its mineral wealth
Ukraine is hoping to reach a deal on a counter-offer, but the opening proposal rippled through European diplomatic circles not only for its audacity but because the war-ravaged country appears ready to play ball.
Zelenskiy says draft US minerals deal 'does not protect' Ukraine
By Jonathan Landay, Tom Balmforth and Dan Peleschuk MUNICH (Reuters) -President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday a draft minerals deal with Washington did not contain the security provisions that Kyiv needed and three sources said the United States had proposed taking ownership of 50% of Ukraine's critical minerals.
Ukraine Rejects U.S. Bid for 50% of Rare Earth Minerals, Financial Times Says
Ukraine has rejected a bid by the U.S. to own 50% of the country’s rare earth minerals, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks to negotiate a better deal, the Financial Times reported. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presented the proposal to Zelenskyy in a draft contract,
Ukraine rejects Trump bid to take rights to half its mineral reserves
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a US proposal to take ownership of around 50 per cent of the rights to his country’s rare earth minerals and is trying to negotiate a better deal,
Trump officials pitch Zelenskyy on U.S. owning 50% of Ukraine's rare earth minerals
The Trump administration indicated U.S. troops could be deployed to Ukraine to provide security in connection with the minerals if there's a peace deal with Russia.
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