U.S. declares minerals deal with Ukraine is final

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine is final and will not be open for negotiation. This statement came ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's upcoming visit to Washington. Zelensky is expected to sign the deal during his meeting with President Donald Trump. Previously, Zelensky had hoped for additional security guarantees as part of the agreement. This declaration marks a shift in the negotiations, indicating a more definitive stance from the U.S. regarding the terms of the minerals deal.