Summary
Ukraine is hesitating to sign a U.S.-backed deal that would grant American companies access to 50% of its rare earth minerals in exchange for continued military support.
President Zelenskyy cited legal concerns and the lack of security guarantees.
The deal, pushed by Trump allies, aims to showcase Ukraine’s value to U.S. interests while reducing reliance on Chinese minerals.
However, Kyiv’s 2021 strategic partnership with the EU complicates negotiations, as European leaders resist surrendering shared resources to Washington. Talks remain ongoing.
Ukraine gave up its nukes in exchange for security guarantees. Why would they trust this attempt at pillaging for “security”?
you seem not to understand that the reason zelensky is turning down the deal is in part BECAUSE of the lack of security guarantees… can’t even keep the narrative straight in your head