US-Ukraine Minerals Deal: What Ukraine gets (and doesn’t) in its deal with US?

Ukraine is on the verge of sealing a minerals deal with the United States, granting Washington access to its vast reserves of critical raw materials. While Kyiv hopes this will strengthen ties with its most powerful backer, the agreement does not include explicit security guarantees. Critics say the deal reflects a transactional shift in US foreign policy, prioritising economic leverage over strategic alliances. As Zelensky and Trump prepare to finalise the agreement, questions remain over Ukraines security, economic sovereignty, and the broader geopolitical fallout.