Trump reveals plans for forthcoming discussions with Zelensky
The Ukrainian parliament has ratified a minerals agreement with the United States, as confirmed by President Donald Trump. Trump stated that he intends to speak with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky soon and highlighted the significance...
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The Ukrainian parliament has ratified a minerals agreement with the United States, as confirmed by President Donald Trump.
Trump stated that he intends to speak with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky soon and highlighted the significance of the ratified minerals deal.
“We just concluded the rare earth deal with Ukraine,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday. “We appreciate that and I’ll be speaking with [Zelensky] in a little while,” he added, though he did not specify when or in what manner the discussions would take place.
The last meeting between Trump and Zelensky occurred in late April at the Vatican during Pope Francis’ funeral, where Zelensky reportedly attempted to convince Trump to continue his efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict with Russia, according to The Economist.
Trump's remarks follow the approval of the bilateral minerals agreement by Ukraine's parliament, a deal finalized last week after extensive negotiations. This agreement includes the establishment of a joint investment fund between the two nations and grants the US preferential access to Ukraine's natural resources.
According to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmigal, the security guarantees Zelensky’s government had long sought from the US are not included in the deal.
On Thursday, Trump praised the ratification, expressing gratitude and indicating that the US would now have “access to a massive amount of very, very high-quality rare earths.”
In February, Reuters reported that two Ukrainian think tanks estimated that around 40% of Ukraine's metal resources are currently under Russian control. The Center for International Relations and Sustainable Development noted that between 50% and 100% of the lithium, tantalum, cesium, and strontium deposits claimed by Ukraine are located in areas now controlled by Russia.
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Trump stated that he intends to speak with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky soon and highlighted the significance of the ratified minerals deal.
“We just concluded the rare earth deal with Ukraine,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday. “We appreciate that and I’ll be speaking with [Zelensky] in a little while,” he added, though he did not specify when or in what manner the discussions would take place.
The last meeting between Trump and Zelensky occurred in late April at the Vatican during Pope Francis’ funeral, where Zelensky reportedly attempted to convince Trump to continue his efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict with Russia, according to The Economist.
Trump's remarks follow the approval of the bilateral minerals agreement by Ukraine's parliament, a deal finalized last week after extensive negotiations. This agreement includes the establishment of a joint investment fund between the two nations and grants the US preferential access to Ukraine's natural resources.
According to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmigal, the security guarantees Zelensky’s government had long sought from the US are not included in the deal.
On Thursday, Trump praised the ratification, expressing gratitude and indicating that the US would now have “access to a massive amount of very, very high-quality rare earths.”
In February, Reuters reported that two Ukrainian think tanks estimated that around 40% of Ukraine's metal resources are currently under Russian control. The Center for International Relations and Sustainable Development noted that between 50% and 100% of the lithium, tantalum, cesium, and strontium deposits claimed by Ukraine are located in areas now controlled by Russia.
Mark B Thomas for TROIB News
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