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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.
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