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- globalnews@lemmy.zip
- cross-posted to:
- globalnews@lemmy.zip
Summary
Donald Trump has demanded a $500bn claim on Ukraine’s mineral wealth, including lithium, as compensation for the U.S. military support.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused, insisting on security guarantees and fair investment terms.
Commentators labeled Trump’s demand “mafia imperialism,” stirring major fears of colonial exploitation.
Locals near a potential lithium mine in Kirovohrad region want new jobs but reject Trump’s ultimatum, calling it “blackmail.”
and they only supplied directly under 100b apparently. the rest of the aid went to usa contracts. think another story mentions in total under 200b so far between usa contracts and what was delivered
Im pretty sure he thinks all these weapons deals are donations, they aren’t.