Ukraine's Mineral Deal with U.S. Advances Amid Security Guarantee Demands
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasizes the need for security guarantees in U.S. mineral deal, linking it to potential ceasefire.
If the final deal remains close to those terms, the deal may actually be quite restricted in real economic terms.
Ceasefire depends on security guarantee, Zelenskyy says, amid mineral deal bargaining
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The prospect of a minerals deal was first proposed by Zelensky last year as a way to offer the US a tangible reason to continue supporting Ukraine.
Ukraine minerals deal: What we know so far
BBC News·23d·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.Discussions about Ukraine's minerals have been a source of tension between the two countries' leadership.
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The deal detailed by Zelenskyy and his administration Wednesday appeared to find compromise on some of the disagreements, but also left much up in the air.
Ukraine and U.S. close to reaching mineral deal, but Zelenskyy says he wants security guarantees
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The proposed deal is seen by many analysts as an attempt by Kyiv to win the support of the new US administration amid tensions over Washington’s outreach to Moscow to end the Ukraine war.
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Despite days of negotiations, key details—especially U.S. security guarantees—remain unresolved.
No US security guarantees yet in Ukraine mineral deal says Zelensky
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Ukraine’s deposits of rare earth minerals, used in advanced consumer and military technology, have been estimated to be worth up to $500 billion — though experts have told The Post it would take roughly five to seven years to begin profiting off the resources, due to the need for new geological surveys and the building of mines and resource-processing facilties.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy says framework economic deal with US is ready but security guarantees undecided
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The prime minister may impress on Mr. Trump the concept of a peace-keeping force to which Nato nations would contribute arms and men as needed to enforce any agreement.
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The deal does not, however, include security guarantees.
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First Thing: Zelenskyy will visit White House to sign minerals deal, says Trump
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But perhaps the starkest demonstration of Washington’s apparent realignment unfolded before the United Nations on Monday.
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Ukraine's leadership has come under sustained pressure to ink a deal with the U.S. since President Donald Trump's inauguration in January.
Ukraine reportedly agrees a critical rare minerals deal with the U.S.
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That has brought momentous geopolitical shifts that could reset the war’s path this year.
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French officials have said Lombard aims to reaffirm his country’s commitment to multilateralism and project European unity amid an assault by Trump on the world order governed by global institutions that the US helped create.
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Summary
Ukraine and the U.S. have progressed in finalizing an economic agreement valued at potentially up to a trillion dollars, focusing on Ukraine's rare earth minerals. President Zelenskyy reiterated that the success of the deal hinges on securing Western security guarantees, as he insisted that without them, there can be no real ceasefire with Russia. The deal's terms have reportedly improved, dropping the previous $500 billion request from the Trump administration. As Zelenskyy prepares for a meeting with Trump, the outcomes of their discussions will heavily influence both the minerals deal and future U.S. military support for Ukraine.
Perspectives
The U.S. and Ukraine are nearing a significant economic agreement centered on access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals, which Ukraine hopes will ensure continued U.S. military support, though the deal lacks specific security guarantees.
Recent discussions between Ukraine and the U.S. reflect a broader strategy to reinforce economic ties and geopolitical alliances, suggesting an adaptation to the shifting dynamics of U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration.
The proposed agreement highlights Ukraine's need for ongoing military aid and economic partnership amidst the ongoing conflict, while balancing the interests of U.S. corporations and Ukrainian sovereignty.
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