Trump meets Zelenskiy, says Putin wants war to end, mulls trilateral talks
Investing.com -- Ukraine is set to sign an agreement with the United States to jointly develop its critical minerals, oil, and gas, according to Bloomberg News, citing sources familiar with the matter. This move is seen by the White House as a first step toward achieving a ceasefire with Russia.
The Ukrainian Cabinet is anticipated to endorse the deal this Wednesday, the sources said.
President Donald Trump has been urging his Ukrainian counterpart, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, to accept the deal. The proposal was initially presented by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Kyiv earlier in February. However, President Zelenskiy initially declined the offer, stating it lacked security guarantees.
The minerals agreement does not explicitly provide any specific security guarantees, according to the sources. However, US officials have suggested that by establishing economic ties with Ukraine, it would offer a de facto security shield. A more detailed agreement is expected to be developed in the future.
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