Trump Wants Ukraine's Rare Earths in Return for Aid

What are rare earth minerals? Why does US President Trump want Ukraine’s?
The self-proclaimed dealmaker says Washington should have access to Ukraine’s riches in exchange for wartime aid.
Ukraine’s mineral riches have long been eyed by its allies. Now they may be Trump’s price for military aid
US President Donald Trump has said he wants access to Ukraine’s mineral deposits in exchange for future military aid that Kyiv needs as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s aggression.
Trump says he will continue funding Ukraine's war effort — but he wants something rare in return
The president appears to have adopted a proposal first made last year that offers “strategic partners” such as the U.S. special access to Ukraine's glut of natural resources.
Why Trump Wants Ukraine’s Rare Earths in Return for Aid
As President Trump suggests he is open to supplying Ukraine with more weapons in exchange for access to the country’s mineral resources, WSJ’s James Marson explains what is at stake for Kyiv and its main ally in the war with Russia.
What are Ukraine's rare earths and why does Trump want them?
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he wanted Ukraine to supply the country with rare earths in return for financially supporting Kyiv's war effort against Russia.
To finance military aid to Ukraine, Trump wants its rare minerals
Donald Trump's proposal for a possible deal under which the US would continue to offer military aid to Ukraine in exchange for access to rare minerals in the Russian-invaded country has been welcomed by Ukrainians.
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