Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for Russian chief Vladimir Putin, has dismissed US President Donald Trump's proposal to help Ukraine in alternate for entry to uncommon earth assets, calling it an try to "purchase help".

Supply: Kremlin-aligned media, citing Peskov

Quote from Peskov: "If we name issues by their identify, that is basically a proposal to purchase help – shifting it from free assist to a business association.

In fact, it might be higher to not present any assist in any respect, as that may assist carry this battle to an finish."

Particulars: Earlier, Trump stated that he was fascinated about making a take care of Ukraine to acquire uncommon earth metals and different assets in alternate for supplying weapons.

Background:

• As a part of the Victory Plan unveiled final yr, Ukraine proposed that the EU and the US put money into the extraction of uranium, titanium, and lithium.
• Trump had additionally urged the potential of utilizing proceeds from frozen Russian belongings to fund the acquisition of American weapons for Ukraine.

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