Mike Waltz, on the future of US aid for Ukraine: “We need to recoup these costs”  

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**US Officials to Discuss Ukraine Aid in Europe**

The US will hold meetings in Europe this week to discuss financial support for Ukraine. National Security Adviser made the announcement on 9.

**Key Players to Attend Munich Conference**

Top officials from the US and Ukraine will attend the Munich Security Conference on February 14-16. President Zelensky will lead Ukraine’ delegation, while Vice President J.. , Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary will represent the US.

**US Aid to Ukraine in Question**

The future of US aid to Ukraine has been uncertain since Donald won re-election in November. Previous aid packages are running out, and neither Trump nor Congress have allocated new military aid to Ukraine.

**Trump’s Conditions for Aid**

President Trump wants trade deals with Ukraine in exchange for aid shipments. He suggested that new aid might depend on the US negotiating access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals.

**Zelensky Open to Mineral Partnership**

Ukrainian has said he’s open to an arrangement where US companies can access Ukraine’s rare earth reserves in exchange for continued support from Washington.

**Europe Expected to Take a Greater Role**

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said that Europe will need to take on a greater role in Ukraine’s defense. He stated that the Europeans should “own” the going forward.

**Sanctions Against Russia Possible**

Waltz also mentioned that President Trump is prepared to impose sanctions against Russia to pressure Moscow to negotiate an end to the war.

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