The signed memorandum of understanding was thin on details, and the White House did not comment. But President Trump has said he expects to sign a full minerals deal with Kyiv soon.

Ukraine said on Thursday that Kyiv and Washington had signed a memorandum as an initial step towards clinching an agreement on developing mineral resources in Ukraine, a deal promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Ukraine and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding, signaling progress toward a minerals agreement and broader economic partnership. This agreement aims to leverage Ukraine's natural resources,