President Donald Trump and Ukraine are set to sign a minerals deal after a tense Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
This follows Trump’s pause of U.S. military aid to Ukraine, which raised concerns about Ukraine’s future without American support. Despite the blow-up, Zelensky expressed readiness to sign the deal, emphasizing its importance for security. Trump aims to announce the agreement in his upcoming address to Congress, with talks continuing to secure Zelensky’s apology for the confrontation. The minerals deal is seen as a key step in strengthening U.S.-Ukraine ties, potentially offering security through economic ties rather than military aid. Vice President JD Vance argued that this agreement could provide long-term security guarantees for Ukraine.
