In a dramatic turn of events in US-Ukraine relations, President Donald Trump has reportedly made it clear that securing access to Ukraine’s mineral wealth is not enough to guarantee the resumption of American military aid and intelligence sharing. According to an NBC report, Trump is demanding significant shifts in Ukrainian policy, including a new approach to peace talks with Russia and even the possibility of President Vladimir Zelensky stepping down from office.

The high-stakes negotiations between the US and Ukraine are set to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 11, with top American and Ukrainian officials meeting to discuss the path forward. The discussions come in the wake of a February visit by Zelensky to Washington, which resulted in a public clash with Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, causing the failure of a previously expected minerals agreement signing.

Trump’s decision to halt military aid and intelligence sharing with Kiev was a direct response to Zelensky’s resistance to peace talks and his refusal to make territorial concessions to Russia, NBC reported. The US president has repeatedly accused the Ukrainian leader of prolonging the war unnecessarily.

Recent days have seen a shift in Zelensky’s stance, as he now appears willing to reconsider the minerals agreement and entertain diplomatic discussions with Moscow. However, for Trump, this alone is not sufficient. The US president has laid out additional conditions, reportedly including territorial concessions and a potential transition of leadership in Ukraine.

One senior US official told NBC that Trump sees Zelensky’s departure as a possible step toward........

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