The Treasury secretary told his team to get to work on a full agreement after a public spat Feb. 28 between President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Vice President JD Vance.
Trump wanted Ukraine minerals deal to get ‘leverage’ over Russia, Bessent says
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May 05, 2025
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