“Antagonistic” tone marks US-Ukraine minerals deal talks, says Reuters source
US-Ukraine mineral talks deteriorate as Trump administration demands privileged resource access and control of Russian gas pipeline through Ukraine.
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Trump now wants entire Ukrainian resource revenue in updated minerals pact offer
The new deal requires Ukraine to repay all free US aid since 2022, plus pay 4% interest per year before it can access any profits. Zelenskyy says the terms keep changing.
Reuters: Trump administration may seek simplified minerals deal with Ukraine
Trump’s push for a minerals deal follows Zelenskyy’s rejection of an initial proposal offering the US 50% of Ukraine’s critical resources.
