On March 10, President Donald Trump announced that Washington is close to reaching an agreement with Kyiv to resume the sharing of intelligence data. This potential deal includes discussions about American involvement in mineral extraction projects in Ukraine, which Trump suggested would be accepted by Ukrainian authorities. However, he indicated that Kyiv has not demonstrated sufficient commitment to peace as expected. Concurrently, the Financial Times reported that during upcoming negotiations in Saudi Arabia, Kyiv will seek to persuade the U.S. to reinstate intelligence and military support, emphasizing that President Zelensky is eager to resolve the conflict with Russia. Ukrainian officials plan to propose a “partial ceasefire” regarding drone and long-range missile strikes, as well as military operations in the Black Sea. This strategy aims to influence Washington’s decision to lift its suspension of intelligence sharing and weapon supply, underscoring the critical interplay between diplomatic negotiations and military support in the ongoing conflict.
