Russia’s Putin is on the wires saying that the US-Ukraine rare earth metals negotiations are none of our business.
Huh?
He adds:
- On rare earth metals cooperation with US, Russia would be ready to offer joint work to US public and private entities.
Huh?
- Trump want to improve political situation in Ukraine, to create conditions for survival of Ukraine
- Trumps position is not in Russia’s interests, it is in Ukraine’s interest
- Trump is not acting on emotion, but on rational approach to current situation (what has been rational about Putins invasion over the last 3 years).
- Sees nothing wrong with European participation in the negotiations on Ukraine.
- Europe itself has refused contact with Russia… (If only Europe asked nicely….what could have happened).
- Putin on talks with US: Next contacts between and with US will focus primarily on bilateral relations.
- We could agree with the US to cut defence budgets, that’s a good idea.
- On Aluminium: Russia and US could consider working together on Aluminium
- We could think of a joint project with US in Russia
Why do I not trust these comments OR wonder what secret deals are being made?
Trump meanwhile is saying:
- Have had great conversations, including with Russia, on easing Ukraine war.
- Our focus is achieving on a cease-fire as soon as possible and ultimately permanent peace .
- Your mistake central in assuming long-term security in Ukraine
- Meeting with France’s Macron was another step forward toward ending the war
- Agrees that this is the right time, and may be the only time to and poor in Ukraine
- Agrees that cost and burden of Ukraine war must be borne by Europe
- Made a great deal of progress towards making Ukraine minerals deal
I am kinda stunned by the comments from Putin. I thought Putin’s invasion had to do with a land grab including the resources from Ukraine. Did he have a come to Jesus moment?
Maybe I am reading it wrong, but the stocks are not jumping on the peace talks… The S&P is down -5 points. The NASDAQ index is down -118 points.