Ukraine is considering a revised US proposal for its natural resources, containing terms similar to a previously rejected draft. Some terms in the new proposal are even tougher than before. This follows a public dispute between Presidents Zelensky and Trump.
The proposed agreement would significantly shift the US-Ukraine alliance to a mercantile basis, potentially stripping Ukraine of funds for its military and post-war rebuilding. The US demands half of Ukraine's revenue from natural resources (minerals, gas, oil), ports, and infrastructure.
Ukraine had proposed resource partnership to secure US support for its war effort but the initial draft lacked security guarantees for Ukraine prompting Zelensky's refusal. The new draft still includes this controversial revenue-sharing demand.