Trump now wants Ukraine’s minerals and even a gas pipeline — but offers no security guarantees

U.S. and Ukrainian officials convened to discuss a U.S. proposal for accessing Ukraine's mineral wealth, but the meeting was marked by an "antagonistic" atmosphere. The Trump administration's draft proposal seeks privileged access to mineral deposits and control over income from natural resource exploitation, without offering security guarantees. A contentious point involves the U.S.

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