Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified on Sunday that a proposed investment deal to secure access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals is not currently being considered. This statement comes after a tense meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office last week.
Bessent, who was present at the meeting, expressed disappointment in Zelensky's decision not to sign the economic agreement that would have strengthened ties between Ukraine and the United States. He highlighted successful meetings with other world leaders earlier in the week and emphasized the importance of unity in pursuing peace agreements.
