Trump and Zelensky in lockstep as Bessent heads to Ukraine with minerals-for-peace plans

Published February 12, 2025 5:00am ET



President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are looking to settle all outstanding debts and bring the Russian invasion of Ukraine to a close with a sweetheart deal.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been sent to Ukraine for a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky to continue negotiations toward a plan that would trade rare earth minerals and other perks for U.S. help in ending Russia’s devastating war.

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