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Trump says he expects to sign Ukraine minerals deal soon

A US delegation meets with Ukrainian and Russian officials on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Trump expects to sign Ukraine minerals deal soon

Reuters

Published : 25 Mar 2025, 12:17 AM

Updated : 25 Mar 2025, 12:17 AM

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he expects a US-Ukraine revenue-sharing agreement on Ukrainian critical minerals will be signed soon.

Trump also told reporters as he met his Cabinet that the United States is talking to Ukraine about the potential for American firms owning Ukrainian power plants.

A US delegation met with Ukrainian officials on Sunday and with Russian officials on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The talks have focused mostly on a Black Sea ceasefire, but Trump said other issues are coming up as he pushes for a halt to Russia's three-year war against Ukraine.

"We're talking about territory right now. We're talking about lines of demarcation, Talking about power, power plant ownership. Some people are saying the United States should own the power plant...because we have the expertise," he said.