**Ukraine May Back Out of Critical Minerals Deal with US**
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, is considering backing out of a critical minerals deal with the United States. This was revealed by US President Donald Trump on March 30.
**Ukraine Reviewing Minerals Deal**
Ukrainian officials are reviewing the latest version of the minerals deal. The agreement would give the US unprecedented control over Ukraine’s natural resources through a joint investment fund. However, Ukrainian officials want to make changes to the proposal, including greater investment from the US and more clarity on how the joint fund would operate.
**Trump Warns of Consequences**
Trump warned that if Zelensky backs out of the deal, it will have consequences. He said that Zelensky is trying to back out of the rare earth deal and that this will cause problems for Ukraine.
**Zelensky’s Stance on EU Membership**
Zelensky has stated that he will not sign a minerals deal that interferes with Ukraine’s plans to join the European Union. He said, “Nothing that could threaten Ukraine’s accession to the EU can be accepted.”
**Trump Administration’s Position**
The Trump administration has touted the minerals deal as an essential part of Ukraine’s path to peace. However, they have failed to offer concrete security guarantees in exchange for broad access to resources.
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