WASHINGTON—White House national security adviser Mike Waltz on Feb. 20 criticized Ukraine for missing a “historic opportunity” by not signing a deal with the United States to tap into mineral reserves that could have benefitted both nations.
“Our own Secretary of Treasury personally made the trip to offer Ukrainians what can only be described as a historic opportunity that is for America to co-invest with Ukraine in their minerals, in their resources, to truly grow the pie,” Waltz told reporters during a White House press briefing.
Waltz cited an example to respond to speculation that Ukraine lacks significant mineral reserves or resources….