US expects mineral deal with Ukraine to be signed this week: special envoy Steve Witkoff
US officials are optimistic that an agreement granting the US access to Ukraine's critical mineral deposits will be signed this week. This follows earlier hesitation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who initially rejected the US proposal.
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff indicated that President Trump intervened to address Zelensky's wavering commitment. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent echoed this sentiment, expressing hope that the deal would be finalized soon. The agreement comes after previous reports of Zelensky rejecting US demands for $500 billion in mineral wealth in exchange for wartime aid, a sum he argued far exceeded the aid provided.
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US officials are optimistic that an agreement granting the US access to Ukraine's critical mineral deposits will be signed this week. This follows earlier hesitation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who initially rejected the US proposal.
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff indicated that President Trump intervened to address Zelensky's wavering commitment. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent echoed this sentiment, expressing hope that the deal would be finalized soon. The agreement comes after previous reports of Zelensky rejecting US demands for $500 billion in mineral wealth in exchange for wartime aid, a sum he argued far exceeded the aid provided.
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