**German Chancellor Criticizes Trump’s Proposal on Ukraine Aid**
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken out against a proposal by US President Donald Trump to tie military aid for Ukraine to access to the country’s rare earth resources. Scholz called it “very selfish and self-centered”.
The proposal was made by Trump, who said he wanted Ukraine to secure what the US is giving them with their rare earths and other things. However, Trump did not specify which materials Washington is targeting.
**Ukraine Already Sharing Resources**
A source in the Presidential Office told the Kyiv Independent that sharing Ukrainian resources with allies is already part of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s “victory plan”, which has been presented to foreign leaders, including Trump.
**Uncertainty Over US Aid**
Trump’s remarks come amid uncertainty over the future of the US aid to Ukraine. The US has provided $65.9 billion in military aid to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
**Germany Provides Military Aid**
Under Scholz’s leadership, Germany has become Ukraine’s second-largest military donor after the US. However, Scholz has resisted providing Taurus long-range cruise missiles, citing escalation concerns.
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