Zelenskyy’s US Trip: A Risky Deal with Trump?
Ukraine and the United States have reached a draft agreement for joint development of Ukraine’s mineral resources, aiming to alleviate recent tensions between the two countries. The deal involves revenue sharing via a new fund, but notably lacks explicit US security guarantees for Ukraine, a point to be discussed by Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy. While Trump had initially sought a significantly larger share of Ukraine’s mineral wealth, the final agreement reflects a compromise. This minerals deal is intended to improve strained US-Ukraine relations and secure continued US military support for Ukraine.
John Q. Hosedrinker