Ukraine Zelenskiy to Trump: “Let’s do a deal” but stresses the need for secuity guarantees

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy is on the wires saying:

• Russia controls half of Ukraine’s rare earth deposits, less than 20% of Ukraine’s mineral wealth.
• On Trump’s call for Kyiv to supply rare earths: “Let’s do a deal,” but stresses the need for security guarantees.
• It is “very important” to meet U.S. President Trump in person before Trump meets Russian President Putin.
• Kyiv and White House in discussions about opening Ukrainian underground gas storage sites to hold U.S. LNG.
• Will attend the Munich Security Conference from February 14-16.
• Ukraine advanced 2.5 km in Russia’s Kursk region during an offensive on Thursday.
• North Korean troops have returned to active fighting in Russia’s Kursk region after a pause of several weeks.
• Government will announce a plan next week to boost recruitment by offering lucrative contracts to 18-24-year-olds.

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.