US Eyes Ukraine's Energy Amid Peace Talks

Amid ongoing negotiations between the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia, US President Donald Trump has discussed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy the potential for US firms to own Ukrainian nuclear power plants, aiming to protect Ukraine's infrastructure from Russian influence. The US is also pursuing a revenue-sharing agreement to invest in Ukraine's critical mineral resources, reflecting strategic interests in these valuable assets. Talks have not resulted in a joint statement on a Black Sea ceasefire, with differing priorities such as Russia's demand for recognition of its control over annexed Ukrainian regions. Additionally, reports of compromised military planning have raised questions about the Trump administration's handling of classified information. These developments underscore the fragile balance of power and strategic interests in the region.