The article discusses a controversial deal where ukraine would hand over part of its natural resource revenues to the U.S., facing pressure from the trump administration without clear security guarantees.

Mentioned as the key figure behind the pressure on ukraine to agree to the deal.

Quoted as the U.S. national security adviser advocating for the economic partnership.

Country involved in the proposed deal with ukraine for natural resources.

Referenced in context to Trump's demand for contributions to defense.

The country negotiating the mineral deal with the U.S.