‘Not all hope is lost’ for U.S., Ukraine to strike critical minerals deal: energy security expert
The planned meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was supposed to finalize an agreement granting the U.S. access to rare Ukrainian minerals in exchange for ongoing military support in the war against Russia. Despite its outcome, Olga Khakova of the Atlantic Council says ‘not everything is off the table yet,’ although private conversations are needed between the leaders.