Ukraine has reached an agreement with the United States on a major minerals deal, a senior Ukrainian official confirmed. While details remain undisclosed, reports suggest that Washington dropped its initial demand for $500 billion in potential revenue from Ukraine’s natural resources but did not provide firm security guarantees.
The deal comes after tense exchanges between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump emphasized that Ukraine would receive continued military support in exchange for economic cooperation, stating that “the American taxpayer is going to get their money back plus.”
Ukraine, rich in minerals like lithium, titanium, and rare earth elements, has been negotiating access for foreign companies as part of its post-war economic recovery plan. However, concerns are rising in Kyiv and across Europe about growing US-Russia dialogue, which could impact the region’s future security arrangements.
The agreement marks a shift in US foreign policy, with aid now tied to economic returns rather than strategic alliances alone. With Ukraine’s vast mineral wealth at stake, the deal sets a precedent for future negotiations as global powers position themselves in the war’s aftermath.
