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Ukraine Proposes Resource Sharing and Troop Role Shift to Trump Amid Support Push

Nov 12, 2024, 10:21 AM

Ukraine's leadership is actively seeking to strengthen ties with the United States, particularly with president-elect Donald Trump. The Financial Times reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a plan that includes the Ukrainian Armed Forces taking over some roles of American troops stationed in Europe post-conflict. Additionally, Zelensky has indicated a willingness to share Ukraine's critical natural resources with the West, aiming to bolster support for Ukraine's war efforts. Trump has reportedly shown interest in two specific points of Zelensky's victory plan, which may involve continued funding for Ukraine in exchange for access to these resources. This strategy echoes past approaches where U.S. military presence was leveraged for resource acquisition, as seen in Syria.