Trump to offer Putin minerals for peace: The Telegraph
Trump plans to offer Russia access to rare earth minerals and Alaska's natural resources while lifting some aviation sanctions to encourage a ceasefire in Ukraine, US Treasury Secretary said.
- Amid efforts to end the war in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly plans to offer Vladimir Putin access to rare earth minerals and economic incentives during their Aug. 15 summit in Anchorage, Alaska.
- Exploring economic trade-offs, Mr Bessent reports that proposals to lift sanctions on Russia’s aviation industry are being finalized ahead of Trump's meeting with Putin in Anchorage on Aug. 15.
- Amid sanctions restrictions, proposals include lifting U.S. sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector, which could benefit Boeing and allow Russian airlines to access critical parts for more than 700 planes.
- Ahead of the summit, the U.S. has temporarily lifted certain financial transaction restrictions until August 20, 2025, without unfreezing assets or removing broader sanctions.
- Beyond aviation, proposals include giving Putin access to rare earth minerals in Ukrainian territories currently occupied by Russia, which hold approximately 3% of global lithium reserves.
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Trump dodges questions on rare earth minerals deal for Putin’s peace
President Donald Trump did his best to avoid questions about reports that he hopes to talk Russian President Vladimir Putin into a ceasefire in Ukraine by offering up rare earth minerals. Trump is slated to meet with Putin in Alaska on Friday afternoon. He spoke to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday ahead of his departure. “We’re going to see what happens with our meeting. We have a big meeting,” Trump said when asked if he hopes to ply Pu…
US weighs mineral access, sanctions relief as incentives for Moscow: Report
Aides to President Donald Trump have reportedly explored economic inducements for Moscow ahead of Trump’s meeting Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump and Putin will meet at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage for talks centered on a ceasefire in Ukraine. The White House declined to comment on the reported economic incentives for Russia agreeing to end hostilities, as reported by The Telegraph. In separate remarks reporte…

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