President Trump says Ukraine is ready to sign a deal with the U.S. to share its mineral wealth. We look at five minerals and metals that could be covered by the deal.
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The United States helping Vladimir Putin line his pockets. Jesus H. Christ. The Republicans I remember of even just ten years ago would've created conspiracy theories about Hillary Clinton about shit like this.
Right-wing conspiracy theories are like a drug. They constantly crave new ones.
I can’t understand why Zelenskyy is willing to sign such a thing….entering into agreement with someone who refuses to acknowledge Putin is the dictator and is a known liar….with no promises at all in writing. Trump will default and what is anyone going to do about it?
Unfollowing. You are normalizing Trump extorting a peaceful ally at war to back a murderous dictator, who among many other things, has murdered journalist. Yet that analysis is always missing from your Trump Ukraine posts.
What happened to the bid from Europe to buy mineral wealth???? Can't find any follow up stories. Trump will screw Ukraine without anyone's doubt regardless of what is on paper.
Anyone wondering why Russia/Putin invaded Ukraine....this is it.
Just like Canada. We have a crapload of natural resources they want. Along with access to the Northwest passage.
NPR why are you constantly giving light to this Presidential and Republican Party Malfeasance? Please don't mislead the American public! Journalist Code of Ethics applies to you! 💯🏛
Pres. Zelensky is ready to sign the deal, IF the US offers security guarantees - I don't think "Fat Donnie" will, so go back to the EU, President Zelensky, don't sign any Trump/Putin rare earth deal. Europe is now your true ally & you all may soon have an onslaught from Russia. I 🙏 for your safety.
So Zelenskyy made a deal with a renowned liar and cheater who is in league with the invader who is waging war against him. What could possibly go wrong?
French in Nigeria, Chinese in Sudan, Russia in Syria, America in the Gulf War? Lots of precedent. May as well inform yourself and what America is after?
Good ol’-merican extortionist roots. But now I worry this means the US will send an armed occupation force. And will they be “keeping the peace” by stopping Russia from advancing, or stopping Ukraine from defending (and taking back its stolen territory)?
I dont agree with this at all. I want nothing from Ukraine. We should stand with them like the other allies but Trump has already aligned us with Russia, spouting Putins lies and Propaganda. The US is under attack, our "leader" a traitor. Dont sign anything with that imposter president!
WTF NPR? Have you been compromised? Blink twice? The second line should have been "And from what we know about Trump, if he said it, it must be a lie."
How about covering the Mafia shakedown that this really is.
Follow the money.
How does this benefit Trump and his people?
This certainly wasn't done to benefit the US citizens.
Nothing he touches is without personal gain to him. It always starts with his pocket book.
I don't understand why the rich and powerful can pillage and steal with no consequences while I get a felony for breaking into Betsy's house for her jewelry box. Shits not fair
I would love that Zelensky comes to Washington and tells Trump to fuck off.
Ukraine has nothing to gain by dealing with Krasnov (aka Trump).
There is more to gain by relying on Europe and Canada than trusting Trump.
If I were Ukraine, I’d go it alone or rely on Europe. Trump will fuck him over and not honor the agreement. He’ll make an excuse and hand Ukraine to Russia when Ukraine is most vulnerable. Trump is not trustworthy and a POS.
You're looking at the minerals these fascists are looking to extort? Really? The minerals are your focus here?
Also: very interesting photo choice here, NPR. Was the intention to juxtapose the Ukraine "deal" with another example of colonization and exploitation?
So the great bargain maker overturned the entire world order, broke up dozens of longstanding alliances, empowered a dictatorship and undercut democracy- so a handful of companies can get wealthier at the expense of the Ukrainian people.
Although I'm not really for it -- Nevada is starting Thacker Pass which will produce more lithium than the rest of the world. We could find ways to use the resources in countries including ours that are not part of some stupid "deal" to end a pointless war.
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Right-wing conspiracy theories are like a drug. They constantly crave new ones.
Just like Canada. We have a crapload of natural resources they want. Along with access to the Northwest passage.
It's really disheartening.
And detail it.
Do your job. We’re counting on you.
- Hitler/Stalin 1939
Follow the money.
How does this benefit Trump and his people?
This certainly wasn't done to benefit the US citizens.
Nothing he touches is without personal gain to him. It always starts with his pocket book.
FTFY
Trump‘s new hat：Trump is right about everything
Has there ever been such a shameful lunatic in the history of the United States ？
Quit sucking orange toes with pathetic headlines.
Here's 5 ways this will affect you." Future NPR headline
Musk & trump are the worst humans that ever drew breath.
"We also ignore the flagrant extortion."
Ukraine has nothing to gain by dealing with Krasnov (aka Trump).
There is more to gain by relying on Europe and Canada than trusting Trump.
#NPRisDead
Trump is extorting Ukraine.
"You want help? You got something I want. Hand it over or no help."
Like a Mafia boss.
2. Brass
3. Lead
4. north korean "fertilizer"
5. Aluminum, or whatever the soviets are making their shitty tanks out of
FIFY. 🙄
You will lose.
Also: very interesting photo choice here, NPR. Was the intention to juxtapose the Ukraine "deal" with another example of colonization and exploitation?
I hope Ukraine and Europe can forgive America in the future.