Zelenskyy hails Minerals deal is first achievement of Vatican talks with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the signed minerals deal with the United States is the first tangible outcome from his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Vatican. Ukraine and the US signed an economic partnership agreement on Wednesday to jointly set up a fund to develop Ukrainian natural resources, including critical minerals and oil.

Zelenskyy posted a video message on social media on Thursday, saying the deal is "truly an equal partnership." He said the agreement "creates opportunities for substantial investment in Ukraine, as well as significant modernization of Ukraine's industries." 

Zelenskyy said he discussed the deal with Trump during their meeting in the Vatican on April 26. He called the agreement "historic" and said, "they look forward to other outcomes from that conversation."