Trump Confirms Zelensky’s Visit to Washington for Resource Agreement Signing

President of the United States Donald Trump announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit Washington on February 28 to sign an agreement on the development of natural resources in Ukraine.

Speaking at the start of a cabinet meeting on February 26, Trump stated that relations between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine were progressing well, referring to ongoing efforts to end the war.

“President Zelenskyy is coming on Friday, it is now confirmed. And we are going to sign an agreement—this will be a big deal,” Trump said.

No further details on the agreement were provided. The Ukrainian government has not yet commented on the visit or the potential deal.

Earlier, the United States and Ukraine finalized a bilateral agreement on critical minerals, establishing a Reconstruction Investment Fund aimed at supporting Ukraine’s economic recovery. The deal outlines joint ownership and management, with Ukraine committing a share of future revenues from natural resource extraction while the U.S. pledges financial contributions.

The agreement, set to be signed in Washington by Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump, marks a shift from earlier proposals linking mineral access to aid. However, questions remain regarding security guarantees and investment protections.