Ukraine Agrees to Mineral Deal with US

 Ukraine and the United States have come to an agreement regarding mineral rights that aims to benefit both nations, especially amidst ongoing conflict with Russia. This deal also addresses concerns about previous proposals.

• President Trump is working towards a broader deal to resolve the war in Ukraine, while collaborating on a separate mineral rights agreement intended to reimburse the US for its support to Ukraine since the Russian invasion.

• A Ukrainian official confirmed that the final terms of this deal were agreed upon after removing unacceptable elements, making it clearer how the agreement would enhance Ukraine's security.

• President Trump expressed willingness to sign the deal with Ukrainian President Zelensky, who has emphasized the importance of finalizing an agreement in person.

• Zelensky turned down earlier drafts of the deal due to insufficient US security guarantees and demands, which included a $500 billion mineral rights payment that Ukraine found burdensome.

• The revised agreement reportedly omits the requirement for Ukraine to contribute a significant financial amount to the US and will instead focus on a fund supported by revenue from rare earth mining that will return some profits to Ukraine.

• Trump has cited different figures regarding the total US aid to Ukraine, with his estimate around $350 billion, while official congressional records state approximately $174 billion has been appropriated, with some sources suggesting a total slightly higher at $182 billion.

• A portion of the funds for Ukraine assisted the US defense industry, showing that part of this money was invested domestically.

• There are questions about where Trump obtained his higher figure, as the discrepancies between the estimates remain unclear.

The mineral deal between Ukraine and the US marks a significant step in their partnership amid ongoing conflict. The specifics of the agreement have improved for Ukraine, alleviating some financial burdens that were present in earlier drafts. Further developments are expected as the details are finalized and potentially signed by President Zelensky in person with President Trump.

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