Trump says US will get back $350 Billion from Ukraine, as Zelensky is prepared to sign mineral rights agreement
By ljdevon // 2025-02-28
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• President Donald Trump announces a deal with Ukraine to reclaim $350 billion in U.S. aid through access to Ukraine’s natural resources. • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Washington on Friday to sign the agreement, which grants the U.S. sweeping rights to Ukraine’s rare-earth metals and other resources. • Critics argue the deal is vague and exploitative, with no clear security guarantees for Ukraine. • Trump ensures American taxpayers will “get their money back” – a move that presents the best path forward after years of money laundering and mass death under the feckless Biden regime. In a bold move that has sparked international controversy, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States will “get back” the $350 billion it has spent on military and financial aid to Ukraine through a sweeping mineral resources deal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to travel to Washington on Friday to sign the agreement, which grants the U.S. unprecedented access to Ukraine’s reserves of rare-earth metals and other natural resources. The deal, which Trump described as “very big,” comes after months of negotiations and marks a dramatic shift in U.S.-Ukraine relations, raising questions about the future of American involvement in the region.

A feckless Biden regime’s legacy of waste

The announcement underscores the staggering cost of U.S. aid to Ukraine under the Biden administration, which funneled billions of taxpayer dollars into a proxy war with Russia that has cost untold lives and destabilized Eastern Europe. Trump, who has long criticized the Biden regime’s reckless spending, framed the new agreement as a way to hold Ukraine accountable for the massive financial burden placed on American taxpayers. “We’ve been able to make a deal where we're going to get our money back and we're going to get a lot of money in the future,” Trump told reporters on Wednesday. “American taxpayers should not be footing the bill for this.” The deal, which Trump initially demanded be worth up to $500 billion, grants the U.S. significant control over Ukraine’s natural resources, including rare-earth metals critical for modern technology and defense systems. While the exact terms of the agreement remain undisclosed, reports suggest it will create a joint fund to which 50% of revenues from Ukraine’s resource development will flow.

Zelensky must start negotiating

For Zelensky, the agreement represents a desperate attempt to secure continued U.S. support amid a protracted and devastating war with Russia. The Ukrainian leader confirmed Wednesday that the two nations had agreed on a “framework” deal but insisted it does not include any mention of Ukrainian debt to the United States. “There is no mention of 350 billion or 100 billion in debt,” Zelensky told journalists. “This is not about compensation in a ratio of 2 to 1.” Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmigal called the deal “an important step towards implementing a victory plan,” but critics have raised concerns about its vague language and potential for exploitation. Ukrainian media outlets Strana.ua and Evropeiskaya Pravda published what they claimed was the text of the agreement, revealing loopholes that could leave Ukraine vulnerable. According to the reports, the U.S. will not offer any security guarantees to Ukraine under the agreement, instead pledging to “support its efforts” to secure such guarantees in the future. This lack of concrete commitments has led some to question whether the deal truly benefits Ukraine or simply serves as a means for the U.S. to recoup its losses.

A new era of U.S.-Ukraine relations

The agreement marks a turning point in U.S.-Ukraine relations, shifting the focus from unconditional aid to strategic economic partnerships. For Trump, the deal represents a victory for American interests and a rebuke of the Biden administration’s failed policies. “This is about putting America first,” Trump said. “We’ve given enough to Ukraine. Now it’s time for them to give back.” However, the deal also raises ethical questions about the exploitation of a war-torn nation’s resources. By leveraging Ukraine’s desperation, the U.S. makes it clear that America is leading the way for a future of prosperity and peace. As Zelensky prepares to sign the agreement on February 27, it could mark a turning point to a grander peace deal with Russia. Will this deal pave the way for a more stable and prosperous Ukraine, or will it further entrench the nation’s dependence on foreign powers? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the era of blank checks and endless wars is over. Sources include: RT.com RT.com Enoch, Brighteon.ai
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