Natural resources deal brings reassurance for many Ukrainianspublished at 08:35 British Summer Time 1 May
Abdujalil Abdurasulov
Ukraine reporter
Many Ukrainians are relieved to learn that the deal on natural resources has been signed. For them, it is a sign that Washington will not abandon Ukraine and will remain a key ally.
There are still worries that the US could turn its back, but this deal is seen as reassurance that America’s military, economic and political for Ukraine will carry on.
Ukrainians also hope that Washington’s words will change, and that the US will put more pressure on Russia to end its aggression.
It was bitterly disappointing for many Ukrainians to hear Donald Trump and his istration accuse their country of starting the war and suggest concessions to the Kremlin, such as Ukraine not ing Nato and recognising Crimea and other occupied territories.