US President Donald Trump is negotiating a peace deal with Ukraine, seeking $500 billion in rare earth and critical minerals to offset military aid. The talks are stalled due to a pause in aid following a contentious conversation with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy. Trump aims to rebalance US trade against China, which dominates the supply of critical minerals essential for technology and defense. Ukraine holds significant reserves, but the ongoing war and investment issues raise doubts about its potential output. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)