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Ukraine rejects initial Trump request for half its rare mineral wealth

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So what if Ukraine agrees? They could always nationalize the leases, or declare bankruptcy. By the time the wealth is extracted Trump will be gone and they can renege. It is not like the USA is going to fight the Ukraine over a broken promise.

I believe President Zelensky is making prudent decisions for his country. He requires financial support from the United States and Europe to sustain the war effort. If this agreement satisfies President Trump and allows Ukraine to continue its efforts, by the time( (4-5 years from now) Ukraine becomes a stable country capable of resource extraction, President Trump will no longer be in office.

I strongly doubt that the next Republican or Democratic President would honor this agreement. I certainly hope they will not. Even if the United States demands this agreement from Ukraine, by that time ( Ukraine will be part of the European Union. The United States will not engage in a conflict with Ukraine over $500 billion.
 
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