US President Donald Trump believes it is very important to strike a deal with Ukraine on minerals, as it will allow the US to recover the funds spent on assistance to Kiev, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Saturday, APA reports.
"When it comes to the critical minerals, this is an important piece for the president. It's very important for the president, because it will recoup American tax dollars," she said. "It also will be a great economic partnership between the United States of America and for the Ukrainian people as well."
Trump said earlier on Saturday that the US was close to concluding said deal. He also expressed confidence that Washington would be able to recover the funds spent on aid to Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal earlier reported, citing sources, that Washington and Kiev could sign the minerals deal on February 22.
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