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Ukraine and the United States agreed to sign an agreement on the access of Americans to Ukrainian natural resources. At first, it was only about rare earth metals, but then the terms of the transaction were expanded. The approval of the text lasted several weeks, there were several options for the project. The Ukrainian side wants the document to be prescribed in the document that, as part of the US agreement, they will provide Ukraine, as well as that there is no condition for the need to compensate for the help provided to Ukraine. Zelensky said that Ukraine “It should not recognize grants as debts, like it or not like it. “
The agreement was planned to be signed in Washington on February 28, however, at a briefing in the White House between Zelensky, Trump and US Vice President Jay Di Wansa arose. The Americans accused Zelensky of “ingratitude” and “disrespect”. As a result, the Ukrainian delegation left the White House ahead of schedule, the agreement was not signed, and Trump said that Zelensky was not ready for peace with the participation of the United States.
On April 1, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrei Sibiga said that the two countries are working on an expanded agreement on mineral resources, which will be mutually acceptable to both parties and in no case contradict the entry of Ukraine to the EU. Prior to this, he confirmed that Ukraine began consultations on the text of an agreement on minerals, which was proposed by the American side.
On April 11, Reuters, citing a source, reported that the United States and Ukraine held intense negotiations under an agreement on mining, the prospects for achieving a breakthrough remain small due to the “antagonistic” atmosphere of discussion.
April 17 Kyiv and Washington They signed a memorandum fixing the intention of the parties to conclude an agreement on economic partnership. From the Ukrainian side, it was approved by the Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Sviridenko.
On April 25, Trump accused Zelensky of Kyiv and Washington have not yet signed a final agreement on the development of Ukrainian fossils.
