CNN reports that the U.S. is seeking mineral resources from Ukraine valued at more than the expenses incurred during the war.

The USA, in the project of the agreement on minerals and other natural resources, is demanding much more from Ukraine than was spent on its defense, stated a source familiar with the negotiations. According to him, this is not an agreement that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would accept.

"It's a strange proposal — to take more from a country that has become a victim of war than was spent on its defense," the report from CNN says.

The USA is trying to gain access to strategically important Ukrainian resources, while Ukraine, in turn, is seeking security guarantees — not only the return of lost territories but also protection from a potential future invasion by Russia.

Media reports indicate that the Ukrainian side continues to insist on changes to the agreement, as the current version "does not impose any obligations on the USA, while Ukraine is expected to provide everything." Currently, Ukraine is not prepared to sign this agreement, even though discussions with the American side took place throughout the night on February 22.

US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz even mentioned an aluminum mine, which, according to him, could fully meet the annual needs of the USA provided it is modernized with American investments. Journalists also note that the agreement between the USA and Ukraine on minerals is "almost ready," although the details of the official signing remain unclear.

The visit of US President Donald Trump's special representative, Keith Kellogg, to Ukraine led to "very productive meetings" that brought the signing of the document closer.

Other news about the minerals agreement

Earlier, UNIAN reported that Ukraine and the USA discussed the controversial minerals agreement all night long. This was necessary to prevent the deterioration of relations between the countries.

Additionally, Ukrainians reacted to Trump's "appetites" regarding minerals. "This idea is unnecessary. He wants to take resources from a country during a war. How are we supposed to live? We have children. It’s as if the USA aims to deprive us of our economic potential. This would finish us off," said a local resident.