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Ukraine must strike minerals deal, says Trump adviser Mike Waltz

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White House ' very frustrated' with Volodymyr Zelensky , says national security adviser Mike Waltz .

Waltz says Ukraine must return to negotiating table and strike a deal on minerals deal.

Ukraine holds huge deposits of critical elements and minerals, including lithium and titanium.

Trump said a deal would reflect the amount of aid the US has provided to Ukraine during its war with Russia .

Zelensk rejected US demands for a share of its rare earth minerals.