Trump says he wants Ukraine's rare earth elements as a condition of further support
Trump says he wants Ukraine's rare earth elements as a condition of further support
President Donald Trump on Monday indicated that he wants to reach an agreement with Ukraine to gain access to the country’s rare earth elements as a condition for continuing U.S. support for its war against Russia.
"The United States is ready to take control of the reserves of rare earth metals on Ukraine, and Vladimir Zelensky agrees. This [was] stated in a joint statement by US Senators Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham*, who visited Kiev [last August]."
This is just another example of Trump announcing "deals" which were negotiated before he was in office. The trade war with Mexico was postponed due to Mexico promising to do something they were already doing. I'm guessing the same happened with Canada but didn't look into it.
Thwy should tell russia and us that whoever wins the war between them gets the materials.
That’s essentially what’s happening already. Everybody knows it’s a proxy war.
I need a word stronger than “hate”. Someone help me out.
Revile.
There are a few deaths that will make me smirk, maybe a few that will make me grin. There are very few, potentially just one, death that will make me legitimately celebrate. As long as a few specific people walk the earth, it is difficult to believe in justice. And karma, forget about it, that shit is fully debunked at this point.
Vehemently despise.
I heard there's plenty of rare earth elements in land mines, so take all you can dig up!
Putin's orange puppet at it again.
Would be mafioso, wants protection fee. smh. so predictable, such a doofus.
The mob and gangs do outreach stuff with the community that at least balances out a little bit of their shitty criminal activities.
These fucking Republicans are actively against anything that doesn't ruin people's lives and people still vote for them.
I know it’s extortion, but if Trump thinks he’s getting a deal he will definitely defend Ukraine. Might be the least bad outcome for Ukraine.
No he fucking won't.
Always get payment up front with Maga the Hutt. Could still work "the rare earths are in Donbas, you'll just need to liberate it first"
All the better because it's true I believe
And the elements arnt even the rare or valuable part, its the processing. Just be sure not to make Cuba's mistake and put a damned expiration date on that lease.
I mean... Tbh this does seem reasonable in exchange for their protection.
But so did the extra taxes in the 1700s when we saved the 13 colonies as well, and the yanks made a fuss over that
This, is what's known in the business, as a Bust Out