Ukraine seeks changes to Trump’s proposed “lifetime-reparations” minerals deal
The proposed deal with Ukraine would place a US-majority board in charge of Ukrainian resources and reclassify US aid as loans.
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Trump now wants entire Ukrainian resource revenue in updated minerals pact offer
The new deal requires Ukraine to repay all free US aid since 2022, plus pay 4% interest per year before it can access any profits. Zelenskyy says the terms keep changing.
Ukrainian deputy slams minerals deal giving US exclusive resource rights on titanium and lithium
US-Ukraine minerals deal sparks controversy, granting Washington control over critical resources without security guarantees.
Trump: US edges closer to mineral deal with Ukraine, plans potential power plants ownership
US President Donald Trump announced that the US and Ukraine are nearing a significant agreement on mineral extraction and revenue sharing, while also discussing the potential involvement of American firms in owning Ukrainian power plants
CNN: What we know about Trump’s proposed Ukraine minerals agreement
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.
French media: Trump wanted to cancel Zelenskyy’s visit, changed his mind after talking to Macron
Zelenskyy's upcoming meeting with Trump will determine whether the fossil agreement will succeed or ''quietly pass.''
France reveals mineral negotiations with Ukraine since October
French Defense Minister Lecornu says the talks focus on securing critical raw materials for France's defense industry needs over the next 30-40 years.
Duda: European minerals deal could compete with US agreement, while offering security guarantees for Kyiv
European security guarantees could accompany a potential minerals agreement with Ukraine, distinguishing it from the American alternative while competition between the two powers could benefit Kyiv's negotiating position.
European Commission refutes Politico report on new minerals deal offer for Ukraine
Officials deny proposing a new minerals deal to Ukraine, citing a 2021 cooperation memorandum as the existing framework.
Trump’s special envoy Witkoff on minerals deal: “I expect to see a deal signed this week”
The proposed natural resources agreement could significantly impact Ukraine’s economic sovereignty and its financial obligations to Washington.
Poland secures Ukraine’s vital Starlink access, says “cannot imagine” service cut-off
Ukraine's access to critical Starlink satellite internet services, which have been essential for military coordination and civilian needs since the beginning of Russia's all-out war, may be at risk as US negotiators suggest cutting off the service if Kyiv refuses to grant access to its strategically important mineral resources.
CNN: US demands more from Ukraine in mineral deal than spent on its defense, source says
This leads to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's reluctance to accept the deal in its current form due to a lack of security guarantees and assurances of further military aid.
Axios: US offers Ukraine “improved” minerals deal after Trump-Zelenskyy clash
This comes after Ukraine previously refused to immediately sign terms granting the US 50% of revenues from its trillion-dollar reserves. Sources say now a deal is more likely.
Zelenskyy urges US allies to shield Ukraine’s trillion-dollar titanium, uranium resources
President Zelenskyy seeks a strategic alliance with the United States to defend Ukraine's vast mineral wealth, aiming to prevent Russian exploitation and bolster national security.
