Ukraine and U.S. Reach Preliminary Deal on Rare Earth Minerals Amid Peace Negotiations
President Trump and President Zelensky navigate contentious terms as Ukraine seeks economic development without security guarantees.
- Ukraine and the U.S. have agreed to a preliminary deal on rare earth minerals, with Ukraine contributing 50% of future resource revenues to a joint fund supporting its economic development.
- The deal excludes U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine, a key demand of Kyiv, as negotiations continue over future arms shipments and other terms.
- President Zelensky rejected earlier demands from President Trump for $500 billion in mineral revenues, calling the proposal unreasonable and lacking factual basis.
- Russia has also proposed a mineral deal with the U.S., offering access to resources in occupied Ukrainian territories, though no agreement has been reached.
- Ukraine's vast mineral wealth, including lithium, titanium, and other critical resources, remains a focal point in the conflict, with much located in Russian-occupied regions.




















































































































































































































































































































































