Trump and Macron confirm meeting with Zelensky to negotiate natural resources in exchange for aid

Trump and Macron confirm meeting with Zelensky to agree on the use of natural resources in exchange for aid.

Former US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed they will meet with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate a deal in which Ukraine's natural resources would be used in exchange for economic and military support.

During a joint conference, Trump and Macron stressed the importance of strengthening the relationship with Ukraine, assuring that cooperation on strategic resources would be key to rebuilding the country.

Negotiations in a context of war
The meeting takes place in the midst of the war between Ukraine and Russia, where kyiv continues to depend on Western aid to sustain its defense. According to sources close to the negotiation, the agreement could include access to critical minerals and Ukrainian energy in exchange for increased military supplies and international financing.

International reactions

While some European leaders support the idea of ​​a strategic agreement, others warn of the possible loss of Ukraine's sovereignty over its natural resources. The Kremlin, for its part, has condemned the initiative, calling it an attempt to "exploit Ukraine in times of crisis."

What impact will this meeting have on the war and the Ukrainian economy?