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Re: Russia has invaded Ukraine
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Originally Posted by Paul
So they want Ukraine to pay for (expensive) military support in minerals ? Unusual I guess, but doesnt really seem like blackmail.
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You’re right - it was more of a shakedown/protection racket than blackmail…
It was the way it was approached…
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One of the senior Ukrainian officials said that Kyiv received the proposed U.S. mineral deal just four hours before Bessent met with Zelensky in Kyiv on Wednesday. In that meeting, the treasury secretary “insisted” that Zelensky sign it immediately. Zelensky did not, the official said.
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Zelensky had only a few minutes to read the U.S. proposal before his Wednesday meeting with Bessent, said one person familiar with the discussions.
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https://wapo.st/40ZiEwv
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