Trump demands Zelensky reconsider rare earths deal after rejection

President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding a rare earths deal after Zelensky rejected it. Trump expressed intentions to "resurrect" the deal, which would give U.S. companies significant ownership of Ukraine's rare earth mineral deposits. Zelensky rejected the agreement, citing a lack of security guarantees. In response, he has directed his team to create a counterproposal that includes explicit security assurances while allowing U.S. access to the minerals. Trump's special envoy, Keith Kellogg, is currently in Kyiv to discuss the potential agreement. The Trump administration may consider a simpler deal to facilitate an initial pact with Ukraine.