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In a significant shift in U.S. policy, former President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine "may be Russian someday," ahead of a meeting between Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Speaking to Fox News, Trump emphasized the need for a return on investment for U.S. aid, proposing a potential deal for Ukraine's natural resources in exchange for support, which he estimated could amount to $500 billion in rare earth minerals.
As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues, with Russian forces making gains, Trump reiterated claims that the war would not have occurred had he remained in office, advocating for negotiations to end hostilities. Kyiv has expressed a willingness to discuss resource partnerships, but Zelenskyy insists on firm security guarantees from the U.S. to avoid leaving Ukraine vulnerable to future aggression.
The planned meeting at the Munich Security Conference on February 14-16 aims to address these complex issues, amid concerns over the lack of a clear strategy for peace from the U.S. administration.