The Trump administration has proposed that the U.S. receive 50% ownership of Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as repayment for military aid, with potential troop deployment to secure the resources if a peace deal with Russia is reached. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not signed the agreement, stating he needs further review.
Trump has repeatedly emphasized securing access to Ukraine’s minerals, calling it a matter of national security. While Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ruled out sending troops, Vice President JD Vance suggested deployment remains possible if Russia resists negotiations.
Zelenskyy underscored Ukraine’s reliance on U.S. military support, warning of dire consequences without it. The proposal signals ongoing U.S.-Ukraine negotiations as the war’s future remains uncertain.
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