17.02.2025 00:20
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky refused to sign a draft agreement that would transfer half of Kiev's rare earth elements to American companies in exchange for military support, despite U.S. insistence. Speaking on the development, U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated that his country deserves "reimbursement" in return for the billions of dollars in support it has provided to Ukraine.
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U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz made evaluations on the "Fox News Sunday" program.
"THE SUPPORT THE U.S. PROVIDES TO UKRAINE 'DESERVES REPAYMENT'"
Waltz stated that the U.S. has been bearing the "burden" of the Russia-Ukraine War for years, and said that his country deserves "repayment" for the billions of dollars in support it has provided to Ukraine.
"IT WOULD BE 'VERY WISE' TO ACCEPT"
Waltz emphasized that it would be "very wise" for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept the agreement that foresees transferring half of Ukraine's rare earth elements to the U.S.
"THERE IS NO BETTER GUARANTEE THAN WORKING WITH TRUMP"
Waltz highlighted that U.S. President Donald Trump has reviewed all dynamics, stating that there can be "no better guarantee" than working with Trump.
ZELENSKY HAD REJECTED THE PROPOSAL
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had stated that he rejected the draft agreement that foresaw transferring half of Ukraine's rare earth elements to the U.S. in exchange for military support, despite U.S. insistence. Trump had expressed on February 3 that they wanted to obtain rare earth elements from Ukraine. Stating that the war in Ukraine needs to end, Trump emphasized that if they continue to provide support to Ukraine, there should be a return for that.
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