Ukraine and U.S. agree on framework mineral deal, Ukrainian officials say

Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an settlement on a framework for a broad financial deal that would come with the exploitation of uncommon earth minerals. Representational picture
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Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an settlement on a framework for a broad financial deal that would come with the exploitation of uncommon earth minerals, three senior Ukrainian officials stated Tuesday (February 25, 2025).

The officials, who had been acquainted with the matter, spoke on situation of anonymity as a result of they weren’t licensed to talk publicly. One of them stated that Kyiv hopes that signing the settlement will make sure the continued circulate of U.S. navy help that Ukraine urgently wants.

There was no quick response to a request for remark from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

The settlement may very well be signed as early as Friday (February 2, 2025) and plans are being drawn up for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to journey to Washington to satisfy Mr. Trump, in response to one of many Ukrainian officials.

Another official stated the settlement would supply a chance for Mr. Zelenskyy and Mr. Trump to debate continued navy assist to Ukraine, which is why Kyiv is raring to finalize the deal.