As Ukraine engages in high-stakes negotiations over its rich natural resources, the Trump administration is rekindling terms that were previously deemed unacceptable. On February 21, a draft proposal emerged requesting Ukraine to concede half of its earnings from minerals, gas, oil, and infrastructural gains to the U.S., a deal many officials see as excessively burdensome.
Key figures privy to discussions have confirmed the continuity of these demands, amidst Ukraine's efforts to secure a better agreement. Crucially, the proposal lacks commitments for security guarantees, a focal point for President Volodyr Zelensky, which had contributed to Kyiv's earlier rejection of the deal.
The terms determined by the Trump administration suggest setting up a fund, entirely under U.S. control, into which Ukraine would pay until a staggering total of $500 billion is reached—exceeding Ukraine's pre-war GDP.
As the negotiations progress, sources indicate that Ukraine is contemplating the terms laid out, with a potential for signing the agreement by the day’s end. Nonetheless, uncertainty looms as Zelensky has previously expressed hesitation to commit to such stringent stipulations.
Key figures privy to discussions have confirmed the continuity of these demands, amidst Ukraine's efforts to secure a better agreement. Crucially, the proposal lacks commitments for security guarantees, a focal point for President Volodyr Zelensky, which had contributed to Kyiv's earlier rejection of the deal.
The terms determined by the Trump administration suggest setting up a fund, entirely under U.S. control, into which Ukraine would pay until a staggering total of $500 billion is reached—exceeding Ukraine's pre-war GDP.
As the negotiations progress, sources indicate that Ukraine is contemplating the terms laid out, with a potential for signing the agreement by the day’s end. Nonetheless, uncertainty looms as Zelensky has previously expressed hesitation to commit to such stringent stipulations.
