Zelensky’s visit to the US: program and main meetings
28 February 12:37
On February 28, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will begin his visit to the United States with a meeting with U.S. senators, followed by talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. This was reported to Yevropeiska Pravda by the Office of the President of Ukraine, Komersant ukrainskyi reports
Morning meeting with US senators
Zelenskyy will hold talks with members of Congress to discuss key issues of the Ukrainian-American partnership.
Talks with Donald Trump
The meeting between the presidents will take place in the White House, in the Oval Office, and will begin at 11:00 a.m. Washington time (18:00 Kyiv time).
Before the talks begin, the leaders will make brief statements to the press.
Signing of the subsoil agreement
Prior to the press conference, Zelenskyy and Trump will sign a bilateral agreement establishing the terms and conditions of the investment fund for reconstruction, known as the “subsoil agreement.”
Meeting with the public
In the afternoon, the President of Ukraine will speak at the Hudson Institute, and in the evening, he will meet with representatives of the Ukrainian community at the Ukrainian House.
Ukraine-US agreement: what is known
In February 2025, the United States and Ukraine reached a preliminary agreement aimed at jointly developing and managing Ukraine’s mineral resources. The agreement, known as the Bilateral Agreement Establishing Conditions for the Reconstruction Investment Fund, provides for the establishment of a joint investment fund to rebuild Ukraine’s war-ravaged economy. The main objective of the fund is to attract and reinvest revenues from Ukraine’s substantial mineral wealth to contribute to its recovery and long-term stability.
Key provisions of the agreement
Establishment of the Reconstruction Investment Fund. According to the text of the agreement, published by The Kyiv Independent, the fund will be jointly owned and managed by the governments of the United States and Ukraine. The ownership and financial interests of each party will be defined in a subsequent agreement on the fund. The fund will be managed by representatives of both governments, and more detailed terms will be set out in a subsequent agreement.
Ukraine’s contribution. Ukraine commits to allocate 50% of its future revenues from the monetization of its natural resources, including minerals, hydrocarbons, oil, natural gas and other extractive infrastructure, to the Reconstruction Investment Fund. These contributions will continue until the amount reaches USD 500 billion. It is important to note that current sources of revenue that are already included in the general budget of Ukraine are not covered by this agreement.
The role of the United States. The U.S. government is committed to maintaining a long-term financial commitment aimed at developing a stable and economically prosperous Ukraine. This includes investments, financial instruments, and other tangible and intangible assets critical to Ukraine’s recovery. However, the agreement does not include specific security guarantees or continued arms transfers to Ukraine; these issues will be discussed separately.
Background and reaction
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to meet with him ahead of a possible meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling it a “very good signal.” Zelenskiy is expected to visit Washington to officially sign the deal, but there was no official confirmation from Kyiv at the time of publication.
The deal has raised concerns among Ukraine’s European allies, who fear possible concessions to Russia in favor of the United States in peace talks.
