Trump says US will support Ukraine, but in one condition: Want rare earth items
US President Donald Trump has said he wants a deal with Ukraine that would allow the US access to the country’s rare earth materials. He stated that this agreement would be a condition for continuing American support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Speaking at the White House on Monday, Trump emphasized that the United States has provided significantly more military and economic aid to Ukraine than European countries. He expressed frustration over this imbalance, suggesting that European nations should contribute equally or even more to Ukraine’s defense.
“We’re giving them money, we’re giving them equipment, and the Europeans are not keeping up. They should be paying at least as much as us, but they are billions of dollars behind," Trump said.