“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.
European Commission refutes Politico report on new minerals deal offer for Ukraine
Officials deny proposing a new minerals deal to Ukraine, citing a 2021 cooperation memorandum as the existing framework.
Axios: US offers Ukraine “improved” minerals deal after Trump-Zelenskyy clash
This comes after Ukraine previously refused to immediately sign terms granting the US 50% of revenues from its trillion-dollar reserves. Sources say now a deal is more likely.
Trump’s mineral deal demands higher GDP share from Ukraine than Germany’s WWI reparations
A leaked contract reveals Trump’s demand for a $500 billion "payback" from Ukraine for previous aid, granting the US economic control, as per The Telegraph.