Trump Blackmails Ukraine: aid in exchange for rare earth metals

WORLD, Feb. 04 (YPA) -US President Donald Trump announced that his country is interested in obtaining rare earth metals from Ukraine in exchange for aid in its war with Russia, according to White House reporters.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump complained that the US had sent more in military and economic assistance to Ukraine than its European partners, adding, “We’re looking to do a deal with Ukraine where they’re going to secure what we’re giving them with their rare earth and other things.”

“I want to have security of rare earth,” Trump added. “We’re putting in hundreds of billions of dollars. They have great rare earth. And I want security of the rare earth, and they’re willing to do it.”

Trump, who had previously said he’d bring about a rapid end to the war, said talks are ongoing to bring the conflict to a close.

“We made a lot of progress on Russia, Ukraine,” Trump said. “We’ll see what happens. We’re going to stop that ridiculous war.”

Earlier, Trump had announced his intention to “end the conflict” in Ukraine and to speak with Russia and Ukraine about a settlement, as well as to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon. However, the Russian side has not confirmed any progress in this regard in recent days.

@E.Y.M