Summary
Trump proposed a more expansive minerals deal with Ukraine, requiring Ukraine to allocate all resource income to a joint fund managed mainly by the U.S.
The proposal grants the U.S. first rights to purchase extracted resources and repayment of aid with 4% interest before Ukraine gains profits.
The deal excludes nuclear plant control but aims to secure U.S. financial stakes in Ukraine’s future.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the terms are constantly changing and under review.
US already did a dog-and-pony show for a minerals deal, Zelenskyy came to them in good faith and got ran out of town.
Ukraine shouldn’t even bother responding at this point until the USA says something reasonable.