Zelensky offers United States privileged access to Ukrainian mining resources in exchange for security agreement

Kyiv seeks to strengthen its partnership with Washington. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly offered the United States privileged access to the country's vast reserves of strategic metals and rare earths. This offer is part of a potential security agreement with the administration of Donald Trump, currently campaigning for a possible return to the White House.

Ukraine possesses considerable mineral wealth, particularly in titanium, uranium, and rare earths, materials essential for high-tech and defense industries. However, a significant portion of these resources, estimated at about 20%, is currently under Russian control. According to Ukrainian authorities, Moscow could exploit them for the benefit of allied countries like Iran and North Korea, which would represent a strategic risk for the United States and its partners.

With this in mind, Zelensky highlights mutually beneficial cooperation in the mining sector. In parallel, discussions are underway regarding the use of Ukrainian infrastructure for the storage and redistribution of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe.

This initiative comes as Kyiv seeks stronger security guarantees and increased economic support. Zelensky hopes to meet Trump in the coming months to clarify the American position before any potential negotiations between Washington and Moscow on the future of the conflict in Ukraine.