President Donald Trump announced negotiations with Vladimir Putin on economic agreements, stating the discussions are proceeding very well. The announcement followed a meeting with Emmanuel Macron discussing the Ukraine war and global trade.
Negotiating the Ukraine Deal
Trump confirmed that his administration is close to finalizing a critical minerals deal with Ukraine. He describes the 'economic partnership' as beneficial for recouping US investments in Ukraine, but Ukraine raises concerns over the financial terms offered.
UN Vote and US Stance
Following Trump's statement, the UN Security Council voted on a US-backed resolution that didn't blame Russia for the Ukraine war. The resolution, while calling for an end to the war, didn't assign blame, drawing criticism from European allies and Congress.
Trump and Putin Discuss Potential Cooperation
Trump confirmed discussions with Putin that could renew US-Russia trade. The talks propose an agreement similar to the Ukraine minerals deal, giving access to rare-earth resources.
Trump's talks with Putin may lead to a reset in US-Russia relations if Congress does not impose additional trade restrictions.
