Treasury Secretary Scott BesentWho was one of the negotiators who talked to Zelensky in relation to the Mineral agreement, asked the news of CBS “to face the nation” Moderator Margaret Brennan on Sunday whether the economic job was still on the table.
“Not right now, he replied.
Multiple sources said the deal was not finalized. And the parameters of the Agreement can change because the president now holds a “bigger, better job,” the person who met talks said, awarded anonymity to sincerely talk about details back.
The Officials of the Management Board told CBS on Tuesday afternoon, there was no plan for Mr. Trump or its highest advisors to sign a deal.
“No one wants to peace more than Ukrainians,” Zelensky wrote in a long lasting post Social media Tuesday. “My team and I are ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to get peace that lasts.”
Approximately 20% of Ukrainian land – huge straps of East Donbas region plus Crimea – is now under Russian control. The busy territory includes a significant part Ukraine mineral reservesincluding Rare earthen elements It is used in defense, aeronautical technology and energy.
It is believed that Ukraine has about 5% of total world reserves of rare terrestrial elements. It is estimated that now, which cover about 12 times more, which is only 1-2% of the rare country in the world, according to comparison.
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