The U.S. and Ukraine are discussing an "enhanced" minerals agreement, according to Axios.

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump provided Ukraine with an "enhanced" draft agreement regarding minerals after Zelensky declined to sign the previous version of the document.

This information was reported by Axios, citing sources. 

According to the publication, several of Zelensky's aides encouraged him to sign the updated proposal to avoid further confrontation with Trump and to allow the U.S. president to justify continued support for Ukraine from the United States.

American and Ukrainian sources noted that this agreement appears to be more likely. “The latest draft included significant improvements and aligns with Ukrainian legislation,” said a source.

On February 20, U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated during a press briefing at the White House that Trump was “very disappointed” with Zelensky for not signing the agreement on rare earth metals. He urged the Ukrainian president to “soften” his criticism of the U.S. and sign the agreement.

Earlier that same day, Zelensky met with U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg. The president stated that Ukraine is ready for an agreement with Trump regarding investments and security.