It provides both good news and optics, but is ultimately a forced deal with a complex future .

The text of the agreement, made public by Ukraine’s government, made no mention of the security guarantees that Kyiv had long sought.

After months of tense negotiations, the U.S. and Ukraine signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources, an agreement Kyiv hopes will secure long-term support for its defense against Russia.