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Trump says he wants Ukraine's rare earth elements as a condition of further support (apnews.com)
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[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I know it’s extortion, but if Trump thinks he’s getting a deal he will definitely defend Ukraine. Might be the least bad outcome for Ukraine.

[–] jrs100000@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

And the elements arnt even the rare or valuable part, its the processing. Just be sure not to make Cuba's mistake and put a damned expiration date on that lease.

[–] jabathekek@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 weeks ago

And the elements arnt even the rare or valuable

Shhhhh don't let the orange thing know that. I bet it thinks rare earth is rare.

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

The US government doesn't care about expiration dates on leases.

[–] jrs100000@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Up until a few weeks ago they were usually pretty meticulous about that sort of thing. Going forward...who knows.

[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] thanksforallthefish@literature.cafe 4 points 2 weeks ago

Always get payment up front with Maga the Hutt. Could still work "the rare earths are in Donbas, you'll just need to liberate it first"

All the better because it's true I believe

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

No he fucking won't.