Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump has said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may visit the United States soon. The visit could be aimed at signing a key agreement between the two countries on mineral resources.
"We want to build a long-term relationship with Ukraine. President Zelensky has accepted our invitation and we are going to sign a very important mineral resources agreement. It will be beneficial for both countries," Trump said at a press conference at the White House on Tuesday.
According to the Trump administration, the agreement will provide the United States with assistance in the exploitation of Ukraine's natural resources and the use of advanced technologies. In particular, there is potential for U.S. investment in the mining and processing of lithium, nickel, and other rare earth minerals in Ukraine.
According to analysts, this agreement is not only important economically, but also geopolitically. Ukraine is currently at war with Russia and its economy is facing multiple challenges. Therefore, US investment could be a big advantage for the country.
A diplomatic source in Washington said the deal could see Ukraine receive advanced mineral extraction technology and infrastructure support from the United States, which would strengthen Ukraine's economy and help reduce its dependence on Russia.
The Ukrainian presidential office said that President Zelensky considers the agreement to be very important and hopes that it will open new horizons for Ukraine's economic development. "With this agreement, our country will be able to build a strong economic foundation and international cooperation will be further strengthened," Zelensky said.
Analysts say the deal, if signed, would pose a strategic challenge for Russia. Increased US investment in Ukraine's mineral resources could reduce Russia's geopolitical influence.
European Union officials have also expressed interest in the deal, saying that ensuring Ukraine's economic development would also bring positive results for the European market.
The upcoming meeting between President Trump and President Zelensky and the possible mineral resources deal could be a major achievement for both countries. The deal is considered to be not only economically important, but also politically and strategically important. Now everyone is waiting for the two leaders to meet and sign a formal agreement, which could take Ukraine-US relations to new heights.
