Trump Pushes Peace Plan for Ukraine After Call with Putin
The U.S. president claims progress on ending the war, proposing a $500 million deal with Ukraine tied to rare minerals and security guarantees.
- Donald Trump confirmed speaking with Vladimir Putin, stating the Russian leader wants to stop the loss of lives in the Ukraine war.
- Trump has proposed a $500 million agreement with Ukraine, granting U.S. access to rare minerals and gas in exchange for security guarantees.
- The U.S. vice president and top officials will meet with President Zelensky at the Munich Security Conference later this week to discuss the plan.
- Ukraine has expressed openness to negotiations but insists on guarantees to prevent future Russian aggression.
- European leaders have criticized the proposal, citing concerns over Ukraine’s need for its resources for post-war reconstruction.