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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to tie military aid for Ukraine to access to the country's rare earth resources, calling it "very selfish and self-centered," Spiegel reported on Feb. 4.

Speaking after an informal meeting of European leaders in Brussels, Scholz reportedly stressed that Ukraine should first be helped to "get back on its feet" and that its resources should be used for reconstruction after the war.

This comes as Trump told reporters on Feb. 3 that he was seeking a deal where Ukraine would "secure what we're giving them with their rare earths and other things," though he did not specify which materials Washington is targeting.

A source in the Presidential Office told the Kyiv Independent that sharing Ukrainian resources with allies is already part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's "victory plan," which has been presented to foreign leaders, including Trump.

Trump's remarks come amid uncertainty over the future of the U.S. aid to Ukraine.

The U.S. has provided $65.9 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, with assistance remaining unaffected by the current aid freeze, Zelensky confirmed on Jan. 25. Non-military programs run by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have lost funding under the new administration.

USAID has provided Ukraine with $2.6 billion in humanitarian aid, $5 billion in development assistance, and over $30 billion in direct budgetary support. In response to the funding cuts, Ukraine's parliamentary committee on humanitarian and information policy has begun consultations with European partners to temporarily replace U.S. funding.

Under Scholz's leadership, Germany has become Ukraine's second-largest military donor after the U.S. However, the chancellor has resisted providing Taurus long-range cruise missiles, citing escalation concerns.

Scholz has also blocked the proposed additional security assistance for Ukraine worth 3 billion ($3.09 billion) euros unless it is covered by additional government borrowing. 

The plan, backed by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, included three additional Iris-T air defense batteries, 10 howitzers, and more artillery ammunition.

https://kyivindependent.com/selfish-scholz-slams-trumps-proposal-to-tie-ukraine-aid-to-rare-earth-access-spiegel-reports/

 

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         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

 

HYPOCRISY ISN’T ONE OF THE SINS OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.

HENCE ITS POPULARITY IN THE ABRAHAMIC TRADITIONS…

 

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yuckraine.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOmwnWGaupY

Ukraine Russia Peace Talks Trump Wants Kyiv's Minerals

 

The presentation discusses the geopolitical and financial implications of the Ukraine-Russia war, particularly in relation to U.S. involvement and economic interests.

Key points include:

U.S. Financial Interests in Ukraine: Former President Trump has suggested that the U.S. should receive economic benefits from Ukraine, particularly through access to rare earth minerals, as a return on the massive financial and military aid provided. This represents a shift in the discussion, focusing on potential economic gains rather than purely strategic or humanitarian reasons.

Rare Earth Minerals & Resource Control: The discussion highlights that Ukraine has significant rare earth mineral reserves, but most of these are in Russian-controlled eastern Ukraine, making access difficult unless the U.S. negotiates directly with Russia. Meanwhile, the western part of Ukraine, which remains under Ukrainian control, is dominated by multinational agricultural corporations.

Corruption & Money Laundering Allegations: The discussion accuses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of corruption, claiming that large sums of U.S. aid have gone missing or been misused. It is also alleged that U.S. politicians have financially benefited from money funneled through Ukraine.

Ukraine’s Military Strategy & Future Prospects: Zelensky's proposal to restructure Ukraine’s military into a U.S.-style corps system is criticized as unrealistic due to manpower shortages and the prolonged time needed to implement such changes. The discussion suggests Ukraine’s military is struggling and lacks the resources for long-term success.

Western Policy & NATO's Stance: NATO leaders, including figures like Mark Rutte, continue to emphasize the Russian threat, suggesting that Russia’s influence and destabilization efforts are spreading further into Western Europe. However, the discussion criticizes Western leadership for prolonging the war instead of seeking peace.

Broader Implications for the U.S. & Allies: The conversation highlights that the U.S. has alternative sources of rare earth minerals but has neglected domestic production, relying instead on foreign nations, including China. The speaker argues that the U.S. should focus on developing its own resources rather than seeking them in Ukraine.

Overall, the discussion portrays the war as a mix of strategic failure, financial corruption, and geopolitical miscalculations, arguing that the U.S. should cut its losses and push for a negotiated peace rather than continuing to fund Ukraine’s military efforts.

 

YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT.

 

         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

 

HYPOCRISY ISN’T ONE OF THE SINS OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.

HENCE ITS POPULARITY IN THE ABRAHAMIC TRADITIONS…

 

 

PLEASE DO NOT BLAME RUSSIA IF WW3 STARTS. BLAME AMERICA.