Zelensky Lauds ‘Truly Equal’ US Ukraine Minerals Deal Amid Strategic Partnership

President Zelensky said the US-Ukraine minerals deal followed tough negotiations, resulting in a “truly equal agreement” that promotes major investments and modernization in Ukraine. He stated no debts remain from previous US aid. Ukrainian officials claim this version is more favorable than earlier drafts, which reduced Kyiv to a junior partner and gave the US excessive resource rights. n18oc_crux