In a series of negotiations unfolding against the backdrop of ongoing conflict, Ukraine faces a revised proposal from the Trump administration, which insists on a contentious plan for natural resource revenue sharing.
New Demands: Ukraine’s Resource Revenue Proposal Under Trump Administration
New Demands: Ukraine’s Resource Revenue Proposal Under Trump Administration
The Trump administration's updated proposal continues to press for a substantial share of Ukraine's natural resource revenues without offering security guarantees.
As Ukraine enters another critical negotiation phase over its vast natural resources, the Trump administration is pushing a proposal that mirrors one rejected earlier by Kyiv. On February 21, 2025, a document surfaced indicating that the U.S. insists Ukraine should surrender half of its revenues derived from natural resources—this includes minerals, gas, oil, and earnings from ports and infrastructure projects. Reports from multiple Ukrainian officials and a businessman confirm that these demands remain unchanged from the previous week.
Under the terms presented, the revenue would be allocated to a fund fully controlled by the United States, with an unsettling contribution goal set at $500 billion from Ukraine—a figure surpassing twice the nation's pre-war gross domestic product. Notably, the proposal lacks any stipulation of security guarantees for Ukraine, a significant ask from President Volodymyr Zelensky that was absent in the prior draft, leading him to dismiss it outright.
As of Saturday, Ukrainian officials are weighing this new offer. There is a possibility of signing the agreement by day’s end, though skepticism remains given President Zelensky's past hesitance to comply with such demanding terms. This evolving situation continues to place significant pressure on Ukraine amid ongoing military and economic challenges, with resource management at its core.
Under the terms presented, the revenue would be allocated to a fund fully controlled by the United States, with an unsettling contribution goal set at $500 billion from Ukraine—a figure surpassing twice the nation's pre-war gross domestic product. Notably, the proposal lacks any stipulation of security guarantees for Ukraine, a significant ask from President Volodymyr Zelensky that was absent in the prior draft, leading him to dismiss it outright.
As of Saturday, Ukrainian officials are weighing this new offer. There is a possibility of signing the agreement by day’s end, though skepticism remains given President Zelensky's past hesitance to comply with such demanding terms. This evolving situation continues to place significant pressure on Ukraine amid ongoing military and economic challenges, with resource management at its core.
