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The President of the United States, Donald Trump, intends to use his speech before Congress this Tuesday to announce the signing of the mineral agreement with Ukraine, a pact that was put on hold after the chaotic meeting with the Ukrainian leader, Volodímir Zelenski, in the Oval Office.
According to information published by the agency Reuters, which cites sources close to the matter, Trump has expressed to his advisors his intention to present the agreement as a strategic achievement during his appearance in just a few hours. However, the document has not yet been signed, and the situation remains uncertain.
The agreement, which aims to ensure U.S. access to strategic Ukrainian minerals, was interrupted last Friday following a tense meeting between Trump, Zelenski, and Vice President J.D. Vance.
During the meeting, Trump and Vance reprimanded Zelenski for his insistence on requesting more aid instead of expressing gratitude for the support already received from Washington. The discussion ended abruptly, putting the signing of the pact on hold.
According to Reuters, neither the presidential administration in Kyiv nor the Ukrainian embassy in Washington have made any comments on the matter.
If the signing is finalized and Trump announces it in his speech, this move could represent a shift in relations between the two countries at a crucial moment for Ukraine and its struggle against the Russian invasion.
Zelensky makes himself available to Trump to achieve peace in Ukraine
Days after the tense meeting with Trump and Vance, Zelensky expressed this Tuesday his full willingness to achieve lasting peace in the conflict with Russia.
In a message posted on the social media platform X, Zelensky expressed his country's commitment to peace and
The Ukrainian leader proposed that the initial measures for de-escalating the war should include the release of prisoners, a ceasefire in the sky—prohibiting missiles, long-range drones, and bombings on civilian infrastructure—and a ceasefire at sea, provided that Russia takes similar steps.
In his statement, the Ukrainian leader expressed gratitude for Washington's support in defending Ukraine's sovereignty and independence and recalled the moment when Trump sent Javelin missiles to Ukraine, regarding it as a turning point in the fight against Russian aggression.
However, Zelensky did not hide his displeasure with the recent meeting in Washington, noting that "it did not go as planned" and describing it as "regrettable." Nevertheless, he emphasized the need to correct the course and advocated for more constructive cooperation with the United States.
He also reiterated that Ukraine is ready to sign the agreement on minerals and security with the U.S. at any time, viewing it as a step towards greater stability guarantees.
With this statement, Zelensky makes clear his intention to align with Trump in an effort to end the war and secure U.S. support at a crucial time for his country.
It is worth remembering that during the failed meeting in the Oval Office, the U.S. president and Vance reprimanded Zelenski for not showing enough gratitude towards the assistance that the United States has provided to Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict.
Weeks ago, Zelenski stated that Trump "lives in a bubble of misinformation," criticizing him for falling into Russian disinformation and revealed a proposal from the U.S. for Ukraine to give up 50% of its natural resources, without security guarantees in return, as part of the peace process.
Trump and his push to end the war conflict
This Monday, March 3, Donald Trump ordered a "pause" in military aid to Ukraine following last week's tense meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, at the White House.
The measure aimed to pressure the Ukrainian president to engage in peace negotiations with Russia and expedite the end of the conflict, which has lasted over three years since the Russian invasion. Apparently, it achieved its objective within a few hours.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Minerals Agreement between Trump and Zelenski
What does the mineral agreement between the United States and Ukraine aim to achieve?
The minerals agreement between the United States and Ukraine aims to guarantee U.S. access to strategic Ukrainian minerals. This pact is seen as a strategic achievement for the Trump administration, which intends to present it as such in his speech before Congress. However, the signing of the document is still pending due to disagreements between the leaders of both countries.
Why wasn't the minerals agreement signed after the meeting between Trump and Zelenski?
The signing of the agreement was interrupted after a tense meeting between Trump, Zelenski, and Vice President J.D. Vance. During the meeting, disagreements arose regarding the terms of the pact and Ukraine's stance on the assistance received from the United States, leading to a pause in the signing of the agreement.
What is Zelensky's position on peace in Ukraine and the relationship with the United States?
Zelensky has expressed his complete willingness to achieve lasting peace in the conflict with Russia. Additionally, he has reiterated the importance of maintaining a constructive dialogue with the United States to reach this goal. Although there have been tensions in the negotiations with Trump, Zelensky continues to advocate for more constructive cooperation with the U.S.
How has the pause in U.S. military aid to Ukraine affected peace negotiations?
The pause in U.S. military aid seeks to pressure Ukraine into committing to negotiate peace with Russia. This action by Trump has created tensions between both countries, but it has also accelerated discussions about a possible peace agreement, highlighting the need for clarity in the terms of cooperation between the U.S. and Ukraine.
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