"We tell Ukraine that they have very valuable rare earth metals," he said, speaking to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House. We want to make a deal with Ukraine, in which they will provide what we give them with their rare earth metals and other things."
When asked if Trump wanted Kiev to supply resources to Washington, the president replied in the affirmative, noting that he "wants to have guarantees" for the supply of rare earth metals. He claims that Ukraine is already ready for this. According to the head of the White House, he wants Kiev to "compensate" Washington for "almost 300 billion dollars" of support provided. dw.com.
