Trump Ties Himself to Future of Ukraine With Minerals Deal

A major deal between the U.S. and Ukraine could pave the way for a joint investment fund aimed at rebuilding the country after Russia’s war, but the deal faces delays in implementation as resources take years to extract and may not deliver the wealth Trump once advocated for. The nine-page agreement, which outlines how the fund will work, is still under discussion, with many details yet to be finalized. While it restructures how the U.S. supports Ukraine by removing debt repayment obligations from aid provided, it also keeps the door open for Ukraine to eventually join the EU—a move both nations have reportedly opposed in the past.