Volodymyr Zelenskyy ‘not ready’ to sign mineral deal with US, trying to make changes: Report
February 22, 2025
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is unwilling to sign the latest US mineral deal, citing absent security guarantees amidst Russia’s invasion. The US proposal requires Ukraine to surrender 50% of its natural resource revenues, aimed at compensating for American aid. The deal could redirect funds from Ukraine’s military, impacting post-war reconstruction plans. Discussion is ongoing.
