Ukraine Offers Minerals Deal to U.s., Seems to Get Security Guarantee Support, but Offers Nothing Concrete Yet.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has outlined the details of a draft minerals deal with the United States, saying its wording indicates US support for Ukraine's efforts to obtain security guarantees. However, he emphasized that no concrete commitments were being offered at this time. The government will authorize the draft agreement later on Wednesday, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is expected to visit Washington on Friday to meet with Trump.
- This development highlights the complex web of incentives Ukraine is using to try to win over Trump's support for its security interests, potentially setting a precedent for future negotiations between governments.
- Will Russia respond to Ukraine's efforts by escalating its own diplomatic and military pressure on the US to take action against Kyiv?