Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent agreement between Ukraine and the United States regarding the joint development of Ukraine's mineral resources, which is valued at approximately $1 trillion. This agreement is seen as a strategic move for the U.S. to control key resources in Ukraine and to exert pressure on Russia in peace negotiations [1][2]. Group 1: Agreement Details - Ukraine and the U.S. have reached a consensus on a framework agreement for mineral resource development, with further agreements on establishing a fund to follow [5][8]. - The final text of the agreement includes 11 points, with significant changes made to favor Ukraine, such as the removal of unfavorable terms from the original draft [4][7]. - The agreement stipulates that Ukraine will allocate 50% of future revenues from its oil, gas, and mineral resources into a jointly established fund, while the U.S. will benefit economically from this fund [10]. Group 2: Political Implications - The agreement is viewed as a potential leverage for Ukraine in future negotiations with the U.S. regarding security guarantees, which have not been explicitly included in the latest draft [9][18]. - There is a perception among some European countries that the U.S. is imposing excessive demands on Ukraine, drawing parallels to the harsh reparations imposed on Germany after World War I [15][16]. - The article highlights the competitive dynamics between the U.S. and the EU over Ukraine's mineral resources, with the EU also proposing a mineral cooperation agreement [20]. Group 3: Broader Context - The article notes that U.S. President Trump has expressed interest in acquiring rare earth resources from Russia, indicating a broader strategy for resource acquisition in the region [22]. - The ongoing discussions and agreements reflect a complex geopolitical landscape where Ukraine is positioned between U.S. and EU interests, as well as Russian resource ambitions [20][22].