Schultz’s reaction to Trump’s controversial request from Ukraine in exchange for military assistance
reports Mehr News Agency quoted by Rashatodi, German Chancellor Olaf Schultz called US President Donald Trump’s request from Ukraine to supply Washington’s mineral resources in exchange for continuing military assistance from Kiev. / P>
Trump said yesterday that the United States should call for access to Ukraine’s scarce mineral resources as one of the conditions for continuing military support for Kiev.
he claimed that the US had provided more military and economic aid for Ukraine than the EU and added that “we are looking for an agreement with Ukraine, whereby what they are We provide them with scarce natural resources and other assets. ”
“Using Ukraine’s resources in exchange for military support is very selfish and arrogant,” said Schultz, but in response to the request.
Schultz believes that the scarce natural resources of Ukraine should be used to rebuild the country. Ukraine has rare and, of course, rare natural and mineral resources such as lithium, titanium and graphite that are essential for various advanced industries.
Trump’s request came after Ukrainian President Walodimir Zelksky expressed their desire to cooperate with his Western supporters. One of his so -called “Victory Map” is a special agreement with Western countries, including the United States, to “jointly protect vital resources in Ukraine, joint venture and subsequent use of relevant economic capacity”.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in November that US policymakers want to control the country because of their widespread economic capacity.
