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Posted on 03/04/2025 8:17:00 PM PST by bimboeruption
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly told Fox News on March 4 that there are no plans to sign a mineral resources deal with Ukraine following Donald Trump’s speech to Congress.
His statement comes after earlier reports suggesting Trump intended to announce the agreement during his upcoming address.
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Feb. 28 visit to the White House was originally intended to finalize the long-debated agreement on jointly developing Ukraine’s mineral resources.
The meeting instead turned into a public clash, with Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance berating Zelensky. The Ukrainian president later left the White House without signing the deal.
Following the talks, Trump accused Zelensky of "disrespecting" the U.S. in the Oval Office and said the Ukrainian president "is not ready for peace."
U.S. President told reporters on March 3 that a proposed economic deal between the U.S. and Ukraine remained on the table, but stressed that Zelensky needed to be more "appreciative" of U.S. support.
When asked if the deal was off, Trump replied, "I don’t think so," adding that it would be beneficial for the U.S. and criticizing former President Joe Biden for sending $300 billion to Ukraine without receiving much in return.
Trump also said that to restart negotiations, Zelensky must show more gratitude for U.S. assistance.
On the same day, U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick said the U.S. and Ukraine are still making progress on a key mineral agreement that could strengthen long-term economic ties and pave the way for further security assistance.
"This mineral deal will be signed in short order, which will lead to a strong long-term economic partnership between the United States and Ukraine, and which will ultimately and naturally lead to security assistance," Fitzpatrick wrote. He also indicated that European nations would be expected to contribute, adding that they would...
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President Trump mentioned the deal in his speech tonight but said nothing about when, and if, he would sign Dictator Zelensky's proposal.
Zeepers lie.
That’s what they do.
always best to wait for factual announcements, rather than get in a dither about anonymous-source bullshit ...
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Zelenskyy was Caught Red-Handed Misleading the president of the US
Explains Zelenskyy’s temper tantrum during the Trump meeting
US Army Lt Col (Ret.) Tony Shaffer reported on Newsmax how the minerals
deal was already locked in w/ UK’s Starmer as part of their “100-year agreement.”
There will be absolutely no security guarantees.
i dont know how he can legally make a contract when he has already made one with the UK
Insightful video.
Do you know anything about Kevin’s credibility, Karl?
There would be security guarantees in the sense that Trump would have treated any contractors being shot as soldiers. There may not have been American soldiers in the country on any serious level, but the contractors would have been considered as military personnel in Trump’s mind.
The Russians won't agree to US or NATO troops on the ground. They likely won't have a problem with US workers on the ground.
>>>>US Army Lt Col (Ret.) Tony Shaffer reported on Newsmax how the minerals
deal was already locked in w/ UK’s Starmer as part of their “100-year agreement.”<<<<
The plot thickens...
I pray President Trump doesn’t sign any agreements made with Zelensky. Ukraine will be his Vietnam.
>>>>There will be absolutely no security guarantees.<<<<
I hope there’s no deal. Zelensky isn’t trustworthy...and he’s irrational.
I agree.
It is obvious, but some can’t see.
The only risk, I think, is somebody rogue provoking something.
Russia might be agreeable to US military on the ground, as long as it is narrowly focused on protecting companies and not acting in any offensive way.
That’s what grifters do. America needs to wash their hands of this little cockroach.
I hope the deal dies.
doubtful if minerals are there.
entanglements for the US are bad.
turn off starlink.
#MAGA
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