Trump Comments On Possible deal with Ukraine

Well, would you look at that—President Trump is doing what no one in Washington has done for two years: treating Ukraine like a negotiating partner, not a bottomless money pit. Instead of the blank checks and virtue signaling that defined the Biden era, Trump is making it clear—American support isn’t free, and Ukraine is going to have to put something on the table.

Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump laid out his vision for a new deal with Ukraine—one that ties U.S. assistance to something tangible and valuable: access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals.

“We’re looking to do a deal with Ukraine where they’re going to secure what we’re giving them with their rare earth and other things,” Trump said, making it clear that the days of open-ended military aid with no return on investment are over.

And he’s not wrong. The U.S. has sent more money to Ukraine than all of Europe combined. Billions in military hardware, direct financial assistance, and economic relief—with almost no oversight, no long-term plan, and no accountability.

Ukraine, of course, sits on a goldmine of rare earth elements—critical materials used in advanced technology, weapons systems, and energy production. These minerals are currently dominated by China, which controls over 60% of the world’s rare earth processing. If Trump can secure exclusive access to Ukraine’s deposits, it would be a game-changer for American industry and a serious strategic blow to Beijing.

Naturally, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy isn’t thrilled about Trump negotiating without his permission. When asked about U.S.-Russia talks, Zelenskyy warned against any discussion that doesn’t include him:

“They may have their own relations, but talking about Ukraine without us—it is dangerous for everyone.”

Translation? He’s nervous. Zelenskyy knows that Trump is willing to cut a deal, and he’s not going to be bullied into the same ‘stand with Ukraine forever’ nonsense that Biden was.

But despite his public frustration, even Zelenskyy admits that his team has been in contact with Trump’s administration—and he’s preparing for direct negotiations.

“We need to work more on this,” he conceded.

Trump has been consistent about one thing: this war ends under his watch.

“We made a lot of progress on Russia, Ukraine,” Trump told reporters. “We’ll see what happens. We’re going to stop that ridiculous war.”

That’s a stark contrast to Biden’s blank-check approach, which has prolonged the war without a clear exit strategy. For all the hand-wringing from the foreign policy elite, the reality is that Ukraine cannot win this war without direct NATO involvement—something no sane leader is willing to do.

Trump understands leverage, and he’s willing to use it. Whether Ukraine likes it or not, the days of unconditional American support are over.