The evening of May 8 was marked by an important telephone conversation between the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, and the President of the United States, Donald Trump
According to sources within the Ukrainian office, this diplomatic initiative was initiated by the head of the Ukrainian state, indicating Kyiv’s growing attention to strategic aspects of bilateral relations and its desire to activate dialogue with Washington amid current security and economic challenges. Ukrainian Presidential spokesperson Сергій Никифоров, commenting on this event, emphasized that the details of the leaders' discussion will be made public soon — after internal consultations and the coordination of an official position. This once again demonstrates the high level of confidentiality and the importance of the topics discussed, as both countries share many common interests in fighting Russian aggression, defending democracy, and ensuring regional stability. Preliminary information indicates that one of the central issues of the conversation was the ratified agreement between Ukraine and the USA, approved by the Verkhovna Rada on Thursday, regarding the supply and utilization of strategic reserves of rare metals. The agreement envisages cooperation in the exploration and exploitation of 57 minerals that are critical for modern military and civilian equipment. This will enable Ukraine to technologically strengthen its defense capacity and reduce dependence on imports of strategic resources. Additionally, the American leader paid special attention to the possibility of exchanging mineral resources for military aid from the U.S. budget, a separate political and economic scenario. According to "European Truth," this agreement has caused some resonance among experts, as it opens new horizons for cooperation in defense industry and energy sectors. Supporters see this as a step toward strengthening Ukraine’s sovereignty, while critics warn of potential risks related to dependence and economic instability. Meanwhile, Ukrainian leadership insists that this initiative is mutually beneficial — it provides the country with necessary resources, and the USA gains a strong ally in Eastern Europe with a keen desire for technological and military development. At the same time, discussions continue within Ukrainian political circles and among international analytical centers regarding the potential challenges and risks that such an agreement might entail. Key concerns include safeguarding national sovereignty, preventing economic dependence on foreign partners, and ensuring transparency in the processes of mining and utilizing strategic minerals. After the conversation, it is expected that official representatives of both countries will publish a detailed comment on the results of the negotiations and the next steps in bilateral cooperation. This will serve as an indication of how seriously the parties are approaching strategic collaboration and whether this agreement can become a cornerstone in new formats of U.S.-Ukraine relations on the global political stage.