Zelenskyy uses Ukraine's resources to attract US support

Volodymyr Zelenskyy secured a deal with the US to develop Ukraine's natural resources, aiming to secure continued American support under a potential Trump administration. The agreement, signed Wednesday, grants US companies preferential access to key Ukrainian resources. The deal, born from Zelenskyy's strategy to entice Trump with Ukraine's mineral wealth, faced significant hurdles, including tense negotiations and a near-collapse of talks. The US initially demanded a large sum for past aid and control over revenues, but the final agreement was reached after compromises. This agreement, while securing US involvement, has been met with mixed reactions, with some Ukrainian officials viewing it as a necessary compromise to maintain ties with the US amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. The deal's long-term success hinges on the evolving relationship between Zelenskyy and Trump.