Ukraine offers mineral deal to US as olive branch to Donald Trump
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Ukraine ‘in final stages’ of mineral deal with US, says deputy PM
- Ukraine offered a potential minerals deal to the US, aiming to appease the Trump administration and secure continued support amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.
- This offer comes as world leaders gathered in Kyiv to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion and demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine.
- Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna indicated the deal was in its final stages, addressing Washington's expectation of reciprocation for military aid.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope for the conflict's resolution within the year, while Trump hinted at progress in negotiations and suggested Putin's potential acceptance of European peacekeepers.
- Zelensky previously rejected an earlier US proposal demanding substantial financial payback for aid, but this new offer aims to establish a mutually beneficial commercial partnership.