The Trump administration and Ukraine reportedly have reached a deal on mineral rights that could pave the way to a long-term security commitment to the war-torn nation in exchange for helping the U.S. recoup the billions of dollars in humanitarian and military aid it provided since Russia’s invasion three years ago.
Ukrainian officials said they are now ready to sign the agreement on jointly developing the nation’s mineral resources, including oil and natural gas, after the U.S. dropped demands for $500 billion in potential revenue from mining the resources, The Financial Times reported Tuesday.
During his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Monday, President Donald Trump indicated the deal was close to be completed and that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could visit Washington, D.C., this week or next to sign the deal.
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