Overview

• The US and Ukraine signed a resource agreement granting American companies access to Ukraine's minerals, oil, and gas, alongside the creation of a joint investment fund.
• President Zelensky praised the deal as 'equitable,' highlighting that it does not count prior US aid as Ukrainian debt, a key departure from earlier proposals.
• The agreement, signed on April 30, omits security guarantees for Ukraine, a point of contention during negotiations with Washington.
• A Russian strike on Zaporíjia overnight injured 29 people, including a 13-year-old boy, underscoring ongoing conflict despite diplomatic efforts.
• European governments are preparing a coordinated 17th sanctions package with the US, contingent on Russia's refusal to engage in ceasefire talks.