Ukrainian officials are exploring strategies to secure U.S. support under President Trump, who has expressed interest in acquiring rare earth minerals from Ukraine in exchange for military assistance. Following a meeting where President Zelensky proposed this trade, Trump stated that the U.S. would like to pursue a deal. This development is viewed positively by Ukrainian leaders, amid concerns over the future of U.S. support as Trump has criticized Ukraine spending in the past. A senior official noted that aligning U.S. interests with Ukraine's resources might enhance security.
With continued U.S. support for Ukraine in doubt since Trump's election, officials in Kyiv regarded Trump's interest in Ukraine's rare earth commodities as a positive development that could get him invested in the country's future.
A senior Ukrainian official...said Tuesday that Zelensky's administration is "ready to sign documents about joint agreements" and that "having a strategic U.S. interest in Ukraine is a key component to our security in the future."
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