Donald Trump announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is likely to sign a pivotal rare earth minerals agreement at the White House, aimed at bolstering U.S military aid for Ukraine's defense against the ongoing Russian invasion. This development follows tense negotiations, during which Zelenskyy voiced concerns about U.S. pressures to accept a daunting $500 billion agreement. However, the final terms were reportedly more favorable, focusing on joint ownership of a fund to develop Ukraine's resources, although lacking the desired long-term security guarantees from Kyiv's perspective.
Trump indicated that the agreement would provide Ukraine with significant military support, valued at $350 billion, as part of a strategic partnership for defense against Russia.
Despite a more favorable restructuring of the deal for Ukraine, key long-term security guarantees that Kyiv desired were not included in the final terms.
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