US-Ukraine Rare Earth Deal Amid War Tensions

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit the White House on Friday to finalize a rare earth minerals agreement with the US.
• The deal, which could be worth $1 trillion, aims to jointly develop Ukraine's valuable minerals, enhancing both nations' economic interests.
• Zelenskyy initially rejected a less favorable offer but has now secured better terms, avoiding a $500 billion debt burden on future Ukrainian generations.
• Critics argue the Trump administration is exploiting Ukraine's vulnerable position, likening it to the Treaty of Versailles.
• The agreement focuses on financial benefits without explicit US security guarantees, raising concerns about long-term stability.

Source: Baltimore Sun, Al Jazeera