**Ukraine and US to Finalize Minerals Deal**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with US President Donald Trump on February 28. This is to finalize a deal about critical minerals between Ukraine and the United States.
The meeting was confirmed by President Zelensky in his evening address on February 26.
**Agreement Details**
Ukraine and the US have agreed to establish a fund. Ukraine will contribute half of the money made from selling state-owned mineral resources, such as oil, gas, and infrastructure.
The deal does not include any security guarantees for Ukraine. President Zelensky said that these will be discussed in future talks.
**Background**
President Trump had previously announced that President Zelensky would sign the deal at the White House on February 28.
Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers approved the decision to sign the agreement on February 26.
President Zelensky initially rejected a proposed US minerals agreement. This was because it did not include security guarantees for Ukraine. The rejection led to pressure from the Trump administration for Ukraine to sign the deal.
**Next Steps**
The meeting between Presidents Zelensky and Trump is scheduled for this Friday.
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