Tue Mar 04 19:26:50 UTC 2025: ## Controversial Minerals Deal Between US and Ukraine to be Announced Despite Tense White House Meeting

**Washington D.C.** – A controversial minerals deal between the United States and Ukraine is expected to be announced tonight, despite a highly contentious Oval Office meeting last Friday that ended with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s abrupt departure. Sources close to the situation confirmed that President Trump intends to unveil the agreement during his address to Congress.

The meeting, described by sources as disastrous, saw President Trump and Vice President JD Vance sharply criticize President Zelenskyy, urging him to express greater gratitude for US support instead of requesting further aid publicly. Trump reportedly warned Zelenskyy that his actions risked escalating the conflict into World War III.

Following the heated exchange, the deal, which grants the US access to Ukrainian natural resource revenues and includes a joint investment fund, was temporarily shelved. However, US officials subsequently engaged with Ukrainian counterparts, urging an apology from President Zelenskyy to President Trump.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), President Zelenskyy acknowledged the meeting “did not go the way it was supposed to be,” but stated Ukraine remains ready to sign the deal and pursue peace negotiations. The exact terms of the agreement remain unclear, although it is understood to involve Ukraine contributing 50% of future revenues from state-owned natural resources to a jointly managed reconstruction fund.

President Trump, while acknowledging the strained relationship, reiterated his administration’s willingness to proceed with the agreement, emphasizing the significant US support already provided to Ukraine. The White House has yet to officially comment on the situation. The Ukrainian presidential administration and embassy in Washington have also not yet responded to requests for comment. The announcement tonight will likely shed further light on the details and the implications of this highly debated deal.

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