The paper "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" estimates: "The knowing is simply a success of Ukraine, though with this disadvantage that it does not give Kiev any safety guarantees. It will not end the war, but it is an crucial sign that both countries are coming together again. And it sends a signal to Russia, which continues its bitter assault war against Ukraine and has so far rejected all peace agreements (...) The Americans powerfully went to Ukraine's hand. Kiev was able to prevent the situation that billion-dollar support so far would be seen as a debt that Ukraine should pay off with natural resources. Instead, there are American investments. According to Trump, these investments already mean a certain degree of protection for Ukraine - even without safety guarantees".
Commentator "Sueddeutsche Zeitung" writes: "Trump and Zelenski managed to put aside their not necessarily friendly feelings for each another to do political interests (...) Negotiations on the agreement lasted for months, were hard and threatened to neglect respective times. But now the contract has been signed. For Zelenski this means that he - not Putin - made a solid deal with Trump. We'll find out what it's worth in light of the volatility of the president of the United States. But possibly Trump will at any point realize that the Russian dictator is only saying and delaying, while the man from Kiev in the pants of militants actually works".
The regional paper "Saarbrücker Zeitung" reads: "Zelenski gave the US an incentive to engage in the future of Ukraine. The hope that Trump will now engage in the liberation of the occupied territories seems naive. Especially as Vladimir Putin besides addressed his devotee in the White home with a proposal to jointly exploit natural materials in Russia's occupied areas of east Ukraine. Trump is guided by his own business alternatively than moral principles, so no 1 should be amazed if he yet reaches for a better offer.
The diary "Südkurier" assesses in turn: "The conclusion of a natural material contract with the US is considered by Ukraine to be a success. The comments from Kiev, however, sound like the swearing of reality. Ukraine did not negociate with Washington on equal terms. Rather, U.S. president Donald Trump pressed heavy to safe the supply of natural materials to his country. This thought of partnership was not the driving force behind Trump's actions, but alternatively the strength of the stronger 1 who wants the best for himself, not giving much in return. safety guarantees for Ukraine so she can defend herself against Russian aggressor? Not a chance. Clear arms transportation obligations? No sign of him either. Trump works in cowboy oyster boots. 1 thing is certain: the reliable partners of Kiev have only in Europe".
