The « big deal » for rare metals can soften the position of Republicans
Today, Zelenski will arrive in Washington to sign the deal, which has been perceived by Trump as compensation for the US assistance so far.
| According to Trump, Zelenski will sign a very big deal in Washington. It is important for Ukraine's attempts to receive strong support from Trump, who wants to end the war in Ukraine through negotiations that have excluded Kiev so far. |
Analysts and Congress Republicans said that a successful agreement was increasing the chances of Republicans in the Chamber and the Senate to incline and approve more assistance to Ukraine.
We will certainly try to bring as many lands of Ukraine as possible, Trump said
The Congress approved $ 175 billion military assistance since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine 3 years ago. The last aid law was passed in April, when Joe Biden was in power, and the Democrats had control over the Senate.
Even then, Republicans in Congress delayed the consideration of the bill under the pressure of Trump, which is skeptical of the additional military assistance for Ukraine. This led to delays in the delivery of weapons and put Ukrainian troops in an unfavorable position on the front.
Since Trump was selected on November 5, support for additional costs has declined.
| Republican chairman of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson said last week that « no desire » for a new bill for help for Ukraine after Donald Trump called the Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski A dictator and warned him that he should quickly achieve peace with Russia, otherwise he risks losing his country. |
Democrats in the US Congress remain firmly in support of the Ukrainian government.
Republican representative Michael McCall, a strong military support support for Ukraine, said a possible minerals deal would facilitate Republicans to support additional help, while making US companies win and Ukraine will benefit from its natural resources.
« Yes, categorically, especially if (the transaction) is proposed by Trump, » he said.
Business interests
Congressman Michael McCall has described the deal as a « Joint Economic Union », in which the United States will help develop Ukraine's critical minerals.
Obviously, our industry will win. They will win, and we will use these funds to help financing the war.
Michael McCallRepublican representative
Congressman Joe Wilson said the deal will be attractive to Republicans who want to reduce costs, especially for foreign assistance as it will bring economic benefits to the United States.
« It's not about Ukraine, he said. They are justifiably concerned about excessive costs, which explains their skepticism to foreign commitments. »
McCall, Wilson and other Republican Congressmen note that the details of Ukraine's security agreement remain a controversial issue. According to analysts, however, there is a logic for signing it after three years of war and heavy losses, as well as to engage Trump with Kiev's success.
« They see this as a way of attracting Trump's support, » said Scott Anderson, a management expert at the Bruckings Institute.
Republican Senator Jim Rish, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was not adamant that a deal on editorial metals would increase support among Republicans, but described it as a key to stopping war.
« I think there will be an agreement, but as with all agreements, every country should be able to tell its voters that it has won, » Rish said.
