Ukraine is willing to negotiate a deal with the U.S. regarding rare earth minerals, as confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: "If we are talking about a deal, then let's do a deal, we are only for it." Zelenskyy stressed the importance of security guarantees from allies to deter potential Russian invasions, asserting, "We need to stop Putin and protect what we have."
The U.S. intends to maintain military assistance in return for access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals, such as lithium and gallium, as noted by Donald Trump. Zelenskyy verified established communication with the Trump administration, including engagements with Trump's national security adviser, Michael Waltz.