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Trump decided to continue funding Ukraine’s war effort in exchange for something rare

Trump's strategy focuses on gaining access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals in return for ongoing military assistance.

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US President Donald Trump has announced that he will continue funding Ukraine's war effort against Russia, but he wants something rare in return. Specifically, Trump is seeking access to Ukraine's rich deposits of rare earth minerals and other critical resources. This move highlights the strategic importance of these minerals, which are crucial for various technologies, including electric vehicle batteries, solar panels, and advanced military hardware.

Trump's proposal aligns with a suggestion previously made by Republican senators and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, aiming to appeal to Trump's dealmaker persona and secure ongoing support for Ukraine. The U.S. has been a major provider of financial and military aid to Ukraine, and Trump's administration is keen to ensure that this support is met with valuable natural resources.

This situation has raised questions about how U.S. policy on supporting Ukraine might change under Trump's leadership compared to the previous administration. While Trump has indicated a desire to end the war, his strategy involves using Ukraine's natural resources to create a more equitable exchange for the substantial aid provided.

Trump's comments came as Ukraine and its European neighbors anxiously awaited details of his plan to end the war in Ukraine that Russia launched with its full-scale invasion three years ago. While the president has provided limited information on how peace could be attained, his main criticism has been that European countries have not matched the $175 billion in aid that positions the United States as Ukraine's largest benefactor.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken positively about the possibility of collaborating with Trump, even suggesting that he could play a role in facilitating peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and China. However, Zelenskyy has also expressed doubts about whether Trump would notice Europe during his presidency.

Overall, Trump's strategy focuses on gaining access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals in return for ongoing military assistance, with the goal of creating a more equitable exchange for the significant support given.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed support for Trump's approach, saying that he was "very happy" with the sanctions threat against Russia, believing it would put pressure on Russia to act.

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof accepted Trump's comments, suggesting that such sanctions would be "good pressure on Russia to act.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov addressed the proposal, suggesting that it would be preferable if such assistance were not given at all, as it would help bring an end to the conflict. Peskov highlighted that Russia is still open to dialogue and is willing to engage in equal, mutually respectful discussions.

Some analysts have raised concerns about Trump's strategy, suggesting that it might lead to a ceasefire favorable to Russia and that it could undermine Ukraine's position.

Here are the latest updates on the Ukraine-Russia war:

Sergey Efremov, the deputy governor of a Russian region, was killed by a landmine in Ukraine, becoming the highest-ranking Russian official to die in the war.

Armen Sarkisyan, a senior pro-Russian paramilitary leader from east Ukraine's Donetsk region, was killed in an explosion in northwest Moscow. Ukrainian security services have accused him of organizing murders in central Kyiv.

Ukraine launched dozens of drones targeting energy facilities in southern Russia, causing fires at a major oil refinery and gas processing plant. This disrupted flights from the Volga to the Caucasus Mountains.

A recent missile and drone attack by Russia killed 15 people and damaged dozens of residential buildings and energy infrastructure across Ukraine. Ukrainian forces shot down 56 of 123 drones launched by Russia.

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