Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he remains confident that Ukraine can mend its relationship with the United States despite the abrupt end to his recent Washington trip that left a key minerals deal unfinalized.
The proposed agreement, which aimed to leverage Ukraine’s lithium and rare earth deposits in exchange for U.S. support for its war effort, was not signed during the visit.
Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is still prepared to sign the minerals deal, stating, "We agreed upon signing it; and we were ready to sign it. And honestly I believe the United States would be ready as well." The deal had been portrayed by President Donald Trump as a way for Ukraine to repay the billions in aid it has received, but its failure to materialize has added to the diplomatic challenges between Kyiv and Washington.
Addressing broader concerns, Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine will not concede any occupied territories to Russia. "Everyone needs to understand that Ukraine will never recognise whatever is occupied by Russia as Russian territories," he said, adding that robust security guarantees are essential to prevent further aggression.
The stalled minerals deal follows a recent dispute during Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump, which prompted some Republican leaders to suggest that the Ukrainian leader should step down. In response, Zelenskyy dismissed calls for his resignation, noting, "As regards resignation, if I'm to be changed ... to change me it will not be easy because it is not enough to simply hold elections. You would need to prevent me from participating in the elections and it will be a bit more difficult."
Amid these developments, influential Russian parliamentarian Konstantin Kosachev offered a contrasting perspective on the peace process, writing on Telegram that if Ukraine were to rely on any external progress, it should come from improvements in Russian-American relations.
Zelenskyy also reiterated that Ukraine’s strategic mission would be accomplished if the country were granted NATO membership, underscoring his administration’s commitment to preserving Ukrainian sovereignty while seeking stronger international security guarantees.
As lower-level contacts continue between Kyiv and Washington, the unresolved minerals deal and ongoing diplomatic challenges highlight the complex balancing act Ukraine faces in securing both its national interests and vital international alliances.
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