Trump adviser urges Ukraine to negotiate minerals deal amid U.S. aid discussions

U.S. national security adviser Mike Waltz urged Ukraine to negotiate access to its critical minerals in exchange for U.S. aid. This follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's rejection of U.S. demands for a share of these resources. Zelensky met with U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv, expressing readiness for an investment and security agreement with the U.S. However, the meeting was overshadowed by tensions between Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump's administration has shifted its approach, engaging directly with Russia while sidelining Ukraine in negotiations. This has raised concerns in Ukraine about its exclusion from discussions that could impact its future.