Trump administration sends Ukraine a revised minerals deal, some Zelensky aides suggest he accept — Axios

The Trump administration has presented Ukraine with a revised draft agreement on mineral resources, Axios reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The updated draft addresses “some concerns” raised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to the sources. In particular, certain provisions that had alarmed Ukrainian officials, such as placing the agreement under the jurisdiction of a New York court, have been removed. “There was significant improvement in the recent draft and it is in conformity with Ukrainian law,” one source told Axios.

Sources in both the United States and Ukraine told the publication that the agreement is “looking more likely.” According to one unnamed source, several of Zelensky’s aides have urged him to sign the updated deal to avoid further disputes with Trump.