Despite a tense exchange between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump, Zelenskyy expressed readiness to sign a minerals deal concerning Ukraine's resources. This deal would create a joint investment fund where Ukraine would contribute 50% of revenues from ventures into state-owned natural resources. However, the agreement has evolved from its initial terms, and challenges remain, particularly highlighted by US Treasury Secretary Bessent's remark that economic deals are contingent upon political peace agreements, complicating Zelenskyy's proposal.
The agreement that's on the table will be signed if the parties are ready. If we agreed to sign the minerals deal, we're ready to sign it.
It's impossible to have an economic deal without a peace deal... President Zelenskyy has thrown off the sequencing.
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