Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 06:55am on 31 Mar 2025,Monday International
Donald Trump has warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of “big, big problems” if he withdraws from a rare earth minerals deal with the US. Speaking on Air Force One, Trump claimed Ukraine agreed to the deal but now seeks renegotiation. He reiterated that Ukraine was never going to join NATO, despite Zelenskyy's aspirations. The remarks follow Trump’s criticism of Vladimir Putin’s comments on Ukraine’s leadership. The deal, which requires Ukraine to allocate all mineral income to a joint investment fund without security guarantees, has sparked controversy. This escalation underscores the complexities in US-Ukraine relations as Trump pushes for stronger economic control over Ukraine’s natural resources. (PC: RFI)
