Trump accuses Ukraine's Zelensky of 'trying to back out' of proposed minerals deal

[Eugene]

Source: CNN

Trump accuses Ukraine’s Zelensky of ‘trying to back out’ of proposed minerals deal

By Lauren Kent and Alayna Treene, CNN
6 minute read
Updated 4:21 PM EDT, Tue April 1, 2025

(CNN) — US President Donald Trump accused the Ukrainian president of “trying to back out” of the minerals deal expected to be agreed between the two countries as early as this week, adding that Volodymyr Zelensky would face “big problems” if he didn’t sign an agreement. But Ukraine has highlighted that the conditions of the deal changed significantly in recent days.

“I see he’s trying to back out of the rare earth deal. And if he does that, he’s got some problems. Big, big problems,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force Once on Sunday. “We made a deal on rare earth and now he’s saying, ‘well, you know, I want to renegotiate the deal.’”

“He wants to be a member of NATO. Well, he was never going to be a member of NATO. He understands that. So if he’s looking to renegotiate the deal, he’s got big problems,” Trump said.

However, Zelensky told reporters Tuesday evening in Kyiv that “NATO membership is not a part of this deal and never was,” adding that Ukraine is “ready for an unconditional ceasefire.”

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[Lovie777]

1. STFU....

[blue blues]

4. What deal

I don't remember a deal being made. Just being told no cards and no suit
very disrespectful

[msongs]

2. zelensky to trump - eff you adulterous bag of manure . well a person can dream lol nt

[Dan]

3. It is a given that Trump is a liar, and the word of America doesn't carry any value.

[no_hypocrisy]

5. Trump's MO to accuse every step of the way of contract "negotiations".

Even when there's a signed paper, he changes the terms of the agreement.

Never make a deal with Donald Trump.