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U.S. Strikes a Deal: Zelenski’s Unacceptable Minerals Agreement Raises Red Flags
In a shocking development, the Ukrainian president, Volodimir Zelenski, has announced today that he received a radically different version of the Minerals Agreement, crafted by the United States. This new deal threatens to hand over critical U.S. access to Ukraine’s strategic minerals—the lifeblood of the nation’s resources. Is this what Ukraine bargained for?
“The Ukrainian part (…) officially received today, by note, the U.S. propositions,” declared Zelenski during a press conference, yet he ominously withheld details about the content. Media reports suggest that this version could spell disaster for Kyiv. He went on to say it is still “soon to value it,” leaving many to question what his legal advisors are hiding.
Backstory: Trump’s Troubling Agreement with Ukraine
The Trump administration had been toiling for weeks to formulate an agreement that would grant the United States significant access to Ukraine’s rich strategic minerals. All of this in exchange for the military and financial support that America has already provided to help Ukraine combat the Russian invasion. However, the enthusiasm for the agreement came crashing down.
In a twist of fate, Ukraine’s original willingness to sign fell flat when Zelenski himself visited Washington at the tail end of February. The much-anticipated seal of approval was thwarted by a heated altercation with Trump in the White House.
Criticism Mounts: A Deal That Crosses Red Lines
As whispers of the new agreement circulate, Ukrainian lawmakers and media outlets have not held back their condemnation. Terms such as “unacceptable” and “overstepping” are being thrown around like confetti. According to the popular Ukrainian newspaper, Ukrainska Pravda, it seems Trump’s team has abandoned all previously agreed-upon commitments just a month ago.
- The new document “Crosses almost all the red lines” previously set by Ukraine.
- It reportedly deprives Ukraine of parts of its sovereignty.
- Strikingly, it also includes demands for “reimbursement of all the American help received”.
- No mention of safety guarantees for Kyiv has been reported.
This astonishing turn of events raises the crucial question: Does this new Minerals Agreement signify a betrayal of Ukraine’s sovereignty and a capitulation to U.S. demands?
“We cannot accept a deal that threatens our very existence,” said a Ukrainian lawmaker.
As Zelenski grapples with this precarious situation, the American public must ask: is this truly the partnership they envisioned with Ukraine, or has it morphed into yet another exploitative arrangement?
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