President Trump informed his cabinet that Ukraine’s President Zelensky would sign an agreement with the US to share in Ukraine's mineral wealth, while firmly stating that the US would not offer security guarantees. Zelensky's main request has been for direct security commitments from the US in light of the ongoing conflict with Russia. Trump suggested that any guarantees should come from Europe, potentially undermining Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression and possibly encouraging further actions from Putin.
"Obtaining such guarantees from Washington, the only nuclear-armed power truly capable of standing up to Russia, had been Mr. Zelensky's central demand."
"Mr. Trump made clear that if there are to be any such promises, they will have to come from Europe, with little backup from Washington."
"Mr. Trump's flat statement that the United States would not be party to any security guarantees may accelerate an end to the fighting, but ultimately could embolden President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia."
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