<![CDATA[In another diplomatic win for Donald Trump, Kyiv has reached an agreement with Washington on a minerals deal that Ukrainian officials believe will strengthen ties with the Trump administration and lay the groundwork for a long-term U.S. security commitment. Officials in Kyiv say they are now prepared to sign the deal to jointly develop Ukraine’s mineral resources including oil and gas after the U.S. backed off demands for a $500 billion stake in potential revenues from resource exploitation.]]>