Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly close to signing a controversial deal with the U.S. that would grant access to Ukraine’s critical minerals, a move Washington has pushed for as part of its conditions to end the war with Russia. The deal, which includes rights to rare earth minerals, could significantly affect Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Although Zelensky initially rejected the terms, calling them not in Ukraine’s interests, an improved offer led to renewed negotiations. U.S. officials, including former President Donald Trump and his envoy, Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, played key roles in pushing the agreement forward.
However, Zelensky insists that any economic deal must be paired with security guarantees, given the conflict and Russian occupation of key resource-rich areas. The agreement’s implications could spark significant debate, with concerns over the U.S.’s long-term control of Ukraine’s resources.
