The Trump administration has given Ukraine an "improved" draft for a minerals agreement between the countries after President Volodymyr Zelensky infuriated President Trump by rejecting his initial offer.

Axar.az reports that according to Axios citing a Ukrainian official, a U.S. official and three sources with knowledge.

A source with knowledge said several of Zelensky's aides have encouraged him to sign the updated proposal to avoid a further clash with Trump and allow the U.S. president to justify U.S. support for Ukraine.

"There was significant improvement in the recent draft and it is in conformity with Ukrainian law," the source said.