Zelensky Meets Trump to Sign Minerals Deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday to sign an agreement on sharing his country's mineral resources, Trump has said. Zelensky has described the bilateral deal as preliminary, and said he wants further agreements which include US security guarantees to deter renewed Russian aggression. The meeting comes as tensions between Ukraine and Russia remain high, with both sides vying for influence in the region.
- This minerals deal may serve as a backdoor entry for American companies into Ukrainian territory, potentially weakening Russia's claim on the country's natural resources.
- What will be the implications of this agreement on Ukraine's sovereignty if Russia is allowed to maintain access to its mineral wealth, and how will this impact Ukraine's position in future international negotiations?