Kyiv, Apr 08 (V7N) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has finally agreed to move forward with a mineral resource deal with the United States, signaling a potential shift in economic cooperation between the two nations amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

According to a report by Deutsche Welle, a Ukrainian delegation is set to travel to Washington this week to finalize the agreement. This comes after a previous attempt to reach a deal collapsed due to a heated public exchange between President Zelensky and former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Sources close to the matter say that the Trump administration had conditioned future military support on Ukraine’s compliance with certain economic terms, including opening up its mineral resources for American investment and extraction. The move was seen as part of Washington’s broader plan to secure market influence in post-war Ukraine, especially in sectors like rare earths and strategic minerals.

Last month, Zelensky visited Washington to discuss the terms but tensions flared during a press event, leading to a verbal clash between the two leaders. The dispute resulted in Zelensky returning to Ukraine without signing any deal.

However, diplomatic efforts appear to have resumed quietly behind the scenes. Zelensky’s spokesperson confirmed that the Ukrainian side is now prepared to sign, and the upcoming visit to the U.S. capital is expected to focus on finalizing technical and legal aspects of the agreement.

Analysts suggest that this deal could mark a significant economic pivot for Ukraine, opening up opportunities for post-war reconstruction and investment, while also aligning more closely with U.S. strategic interests in Eastern Europe.

Further details about the exact nature of the mineral resources involved and the structure of the deal are yet to be disclosed.

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