On 30 April 2025, Ukraine and the United States inked a landmark minerals deal, giving the U.S. preferential access to Ukraine's £40 billion ($53 billion) rare earth reserves.
The agreement, signed after tense negotiations and a fiery White House clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, marks a turning point in Kyiv's bid to secure U.S. support amid Russia's war.
