Trump suggested that he's received word from the Ukrainian government that they'd be willing to make a deal to give the US access to the elements critical to the modern high-tech economy.

POKROVSK REGION, Ukraine (AP) — A dire shortage of infantry troops and supply routes coming under Russian drone attacks are conspiring against Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk, where decisive battles in the nearly three-year war are playing out — and time is running short.

Since the beginning of February 3, there have been 53 combat clashes at the front. Russian forces are most actively attacking in the Pokrovsk direction, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.