Tue Feb 25 22:21:56 UTC 2025: ## Ukraine and U.S. Agree on Framework for Major Economic Deal
**KYIV, Ukraine (February 26, 2025)** – Ukraine and the United States have reached a framework agreement for a wide-ranging economic deal, including the development of rare earth minerals, three senior Ukrainian officials revealed Tuesday. The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity due to authorization restrictions, stated that Kyiv anticipates this agreement will secure the ongoing supply of crucial U.S. military aid.
While the White House has yet to comment, the agreement could be finalized as early as Friday, February 28th, potentially leading to a Washington visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet with President Donald Trump. One official emphasized that the agreement presents a valuable opportunity for discussions on continued military support for Ukraine, underscoring Kyiv’s eagerness to conclude the deal. The details of the economic agreement remain undisclosed.
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