Trump ‘may offer Putin access to Alaska minerals’ in bid to end Ukraine war – report

US President Donald Trump could offer Russia access to Alaska’s rare earth minerals in a bid to accelerate an end to the war in Ukraine, the Telegraph reported, citing informed sources.

Trump is due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Anchorage, Alaska.

The potential proposal could also include lifting sanctions imposed on Russia’s aviation sector, the media outlet said.

Ahead of the meeting, US Treasury Secretary Scott Besenti is said to be examining possible economic compromises with Moscow aimed at speeding up a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine.

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