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Trump and Zelensky in lockstep as Bessent heads to Ukraine with minerals-for-peace plans
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are looking to settle all outstanding debts and bring the Russian invasion of Ukraine to a close with a sweetheart deal. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been sent to Ukraine for a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky to continue negotiations toward a plan that would trade rare
Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday,’ Trump says ahead of Vance-Zelensky meeting
US President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine “may be Russian someday,” throwing into question the future independence of a sovereign country that, with Western backing, has defended itself against Moscow’s full-scale invasion for nearly three years.
Zelensky demands security guarantees from Trump for deal
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Donald Trump to provide security guarantees against future Russian attacks as part of any peace deal with Vladimir Putin, admitting that European assurances alone are not enough.
Zelensky Open to Trump's Rare-Mineral Partnership: 'Let's Do a Deal'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled Friday he was willing to accept President Donald Trump's deal for continued military aid.
Trump says Ukraine has ‘essentially agreed’ to allow the US access to $500B in rare earth minerals
I told them that I want the equivalent of like $500 billion worth of rare earth [minerals], and they’ve essentially agreed to do that,” Trump said.
Zelensky says he’s open to Trump’s rare earth request: ‘Let’s do a deal’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled a willingness Friday to work with President Trump to supply the U.S. with rare earth elements in exchange for continued military aid in his war against Russia.
Zelensky offers Ukraine’s rare earth minerals to Trump for support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a strategic mineral partnership with U.S. President Donald Trump, offering access to Ukraine’s rare earths and critical minerals. In return, Zelensky seeks continued financial and military support from Washington.
Zelensky urges allies to 'invest' in mineral wealth
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday Kyiv wants its allies to invest in its mineral resources after US President Donald Trump asked for "rare earths" in exchange for military
ukraine's minerals on offer: zelensky prioritizes us partners
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasizes that his country is not proposing to "give away" its resources, but is instead offering them on the basis of a mutually beneficial partnership.
Zelenskyy offers Trump mineral partnership, seeks security
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has proposed a mineral partnership with the United States, offering access to Ukraine’s vast deposits of rare earths and other critical minerals in exchange for financial and security assurances.
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Ukraine’s president fears Donald Trump is keeping him out of the loop
V OLODYMYR ZELENSKY, Ukraine’s man of action, doesn’t take to limbo easily. His five and a half years as president have been ...
Zelensky floats giving up Ukraine-held Kursk in territory swap with Putin during peace negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky floated the possibility of exchanging its seized territories in Russia’s Kursk region ...
Zelensky offers land swaps as Russia heartens Trump with prisoner release
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was ready to swap land in negotiations with Russia, which freed at least one ...
Zelensky Claims Intelligence Shows Russia Ramping Up War Effort
"Putin is preparing not for negotiations, not for peace, but for the continuation of the war," the Ukrainian leader said on ...
Pence takes issue with Trump saying Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’
Former Vice President Pence took issue Tuesday with President Trump saying Ukraine “may be Russian someday.” “Mr. President, ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky offers Putin territory swap as one dead in surprise Kyiv missile strike
Volodymyr Zelensky has offered to swap land seized in Russia's Kursk region for the return of occupied Ukrainian territory as ...
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Ukraine, Russia prepare for possible peace talks as Trump vows to end war
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he's ready to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but with some caveats.
Zelensky proposes swap of seized territory with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is proposing an exchange of seized territory with Russia as part of any potential ...