Trump and Zelenskyy Expected to Finalize Critical Minerals Deal in Washington

The proposed agreement could grant U.S. access to Ukraine's mineral reserves in exchange for security guarantees and economic benefits.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit Washington on Friday to meet with President Donald Trump and potentially sign a minerals agreement.
The deal would grant the U.S. access to Ukraine's reserves of critical minerals, including rare earth elements, lithium, and titanium, which are vital for defense and technology industries.
Trump has framed the agreement as a way to recoup some of the $175 billion in U.S. aid provided to Ukraine since 2022 and to bolster the U.S. economy.
The minerals deal is seen as a strategic move to reduce U.S. reliance on China for critical resources and to strengthen supply chain security.
While the deal could facilitate further U.S. aid to Ukraine, challenges remain, including outdated geological data, war-damaged infrastructure, and Russian-occupied resource-rich areas.