Ukraine should 'tone it down,' sign Trump mineral deal, Waltz says
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Donald Trump for excluding Kyiv from U.S.-Russia talks and rejected an offer for U.S. Ownership of Ukraine's rare-earth deposits valued at $500 billion.
- National Security Adviser Mike Waltz advised Zelensky to 'tone it down' regarding his criticism of Trump and supported a peace deal to end the conflict with Russia.
- Zelensky expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed agreement, stating it did not offer enough security guarantees for Ukraine.
- Zelensky confirmed a productive meeting with U.S. Envoy Keith Kellogg, expressing gratitude for U.S. Support and discussing security guarantees amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
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Waltz Criticizes Zelenskyy for Rejecting Minerals Deal
WASHINGTON—White House national security adviser Mike Waltz on Feb. 20 criticized Ukraine for missing a “historic opportunity” by not signing a deal with the United States to tap into mineral reserves that could have benefitted both nations. “Our own Secretary of Treasury personally made the trip to offer Ukrainians what can only be described as a historic opportunity that is for America to co-invest with Ukraine in their minerals, in their reso…
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