The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasizes that his country is not proposing to "give away" its resources, but is instead offering them on the basis of a mutually beneficial partnership.

"If we are talking about a deal, then let's do a deal, we are only for it," Zelenskiy said, emphasising Ukraine's need for security guarantees from its allies as part of any settlement. Ukraine floated the idea of opening its critical minerals to investment by allies last autumn,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled Friday he was willing to accept President Donald Trump's deal for continued military aid.