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Trump possibly to send US troops to protect Ukraine’s minerals
(MENAFN) The United States may send troops to Ukraine to protect its rare earth minerals, which Washington seeks as compensation for the military aid it has provided to Ukraine, NBC reported on Saturday, citing anonymous officials. This proposal follows a demand from US President Donald trump for “the equivalent of $500 billion worth of rare earths” from Ukraine in return for the estimated $300 billion in assistance the US has provided since the conflict with Russia escalated in 2022.
Earlier this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presented the proposal to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in Kiev. The deal would give the US 50% ownership of Ukraine's rare earth minerals as repayment for continued military support. According to multiple sources, the proposed agreement would also include deploying US troops to safeguard these mineral sites, likely following a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
The US stance on sending troops remains unclear. While US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ruled out sending American forces during a meeting in Brussels, Vice President J.D. Vance suggested in an interview that the option of deploying troops remains "on the table" if Moscow does not engage in genuine negotiations.
However, Zelensky has rejected the proposal, saying it lacks adequate security guarantees for Ukraine and does not align with the country's sovereignty. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky emphasized the need for a connection between security guarantees and investment, stressing that any deal must be mutually beneficial. He indicated that the document presented by Bessent would need to be amended to reflect Ukraine's interests.
Ukraine is home to several rare earth minerals, including lanthanum, cerium, and neodymium, which are used in a range of technologies. However, Zelensky recently acknowledged that about 20% of Ukraine's mineral-rich areas are currently under Russian control.
Earlier this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presented the proposal to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in Kiev. The deal would give the US 50% ownership of Ukraine's rare earth minerals as repayment for continued military support. According to multiple sources, the proposed agreement would also include deploying US troops to safeguard these mineral sites, likely following a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
The US stance on sending troops remains unclear. While US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ruled out sending American forces during a meeting in Brussels, Vice President J.D. Vance suggested in an interview that the option of deploying troops remains "on the table" if Moscow does not engage in genuine negotiations.
However, Zelensky has rejected the proposal, saying it lacks adequate security guarantees for Ukraine and does not align with the country's sovereignty. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky emphasized the need for a connection between security guarantees and investment, stressing that any deal must be mutually beneficial. He indicated that the document presented by Bessent would need to be amended to reflect Ukraine's interests.
Ukraine is home to several rare earth minerals, including lanthanum, cerium, and neodymium, which are used in a range of technologies. However, Zelensky recently acknowledged that about 20% of Ukraine's mineral-rich areas are currently under Russian control.
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