The deal between Ukraine and the US on rare earth metals, which was earlier announced by Donald Trump, may be put on hold. According to the publication «Страна», citing sources, Kyiv has already given a tacit signal to slow down the implementation of this agreement.

Meanwhile, Ukraine has recently signed a «century-long» resource agreement with the UK. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed the document at the beginning of 2025.

Perspectives on Cooperation

These events raise questions about the prospects for Ukraine's cooperation with various countries. Some experts believe that Ukraine should develop relationships with multiple partners to diversify its economic and political ties.

However, others emphasize the importance of transparency and accountability in such agreements to ensure that they serve the interests of the Ukrainian people.