Trump pushes for major deal in Ukraine talks with Russia
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday during a conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that we are holding talks with the Russians and Ukrainians and hope to achieve something significant.
- We are having very good talks (with the Russians and the Ukrainian leadership – ed.), very constructive talks on Ukraine - said Donald Trump.
Trump once again highlighted the scale of human losses and destruction, calling the conflict a "slaughter."
- When you hear the real numbers in Ukraine, what, what numbers, and that's not including the destroyed cities and all the people killed. That's why I want it to stop - said the American president. However, he did not provide additional details.
Trump demands access to Ukrainian rare earth metals
US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that he is asking Ukraine to secure US access to rare earth metals in exchange for further military assistance.
- We're telling Ukraine they have very valuable rare earths. We're looking to do a deal with Ukraine where they're going to secure what we're giving them with their rare earths and other things - said Donald Trump during the signing of orders, including establishing a national wealth fund.
I want security of the rare earth, and they’re willing to do it - he added.
United States President Donald Trump announced talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. He stated that they "will do something significant." However, details were not provided. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov assured the Russians' readiness.
