Zelensky had rejected a $ 500 billion shipping offer in ore as payment by Trump’s military assistance
Negotiators From the United States threatened to cut Ukraine’s access to Starlink amid pressure against Kiev by access to critical minerals in the country. The Internet supplier belongs to Elon Musk, head of the US DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency).
Starlink’s internet service is one of the few that connects the country to its army. Sources heard by believe that the loss of access to satellites would be “a massive defeat ”.
According to the agency, the Sent from the US, Keith Kellogg met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (People’s Servant, Center), last Thursday (20.Fev.2025). The conversation would have been about an agreement denied by the minerals made by Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary.
Na Monday (17.FEV), Zelensky A similar proposal from US President Donald Trump. The Republican had requested $ 500 billion in strategic minerals as a way to pay for the military aid received.
Some of the negotiation components were graffiti, uranium, titanium and lithium – which are part of the battery production chain for electric cars. The president of Ukraine said in an interview with NBC that refused the agreement for “Lack of security guarantees”.
Last Wednesday (19.FEV), Zelensky told reporters that the US president lives in a “Space of misinformation” By accusing Ukraine of starting the war with Russia. In response, Trump what “Do a terrible job in office.”
Still, the Ukrainian leader announced on Friday (21.FEV) that teams from both countries are working together to reach an agreement.
