Trump officials pitch Zelenskyy on U.S. owning 50% of Ukraine’s rare earth minerals – NBC Chicago

The Trump administration proposed a deal to Ukraine for 50% ownership of the country’s rare earth minerals in exchange for U.S. support during the war with Russia, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presenting a draft contract to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that was not immediately signed. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of U.S. military support, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that U.S. troops would not be deployed to Ukraine as part of any security guarantees, despite the possibility being raised by Vice President JD Vance in negotiations with Russia.

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