Experts say US access to Ukrainian resources remains years away due to security risks, damaged infrastructure, and a lack of modern geological surveys.
Ukrainian parliamentary leaders sent a message acknowledging American contributions to frontline stabilization while expressing hope that Trump's personal involvement would prove crucial for achieving lasting peace.
The US President announced a "very big deal" giving US access to Ukraine's critical minerals through a joint investment fund, though Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy expressed caution.
The EU proposed Ukraine a mutually beneficial agreement, opposing Trump who pursues Ukrainian resource rights, claiming the US deserves compensation for its free military aid.