Ukraine and US talks on minerals took place in a tense atmosphere – Reuters

Negotiations between officials of Ukraine and the United States of America regarding US access to Ukrainian mineral deposits took place in an “antagonistic” atmosphere, which seriously complicates the achievement of any breakthrough. This was reported by the Reuters agency with reference to sources, reports UNN.

DetailsAccording to an informed source, the prospect of a breakthrough in concluding an agreement is unlikely, given the “antagonistic” atmosphere of the meeting. 

It is noted that the latest draft proposal of the Trump administration, which is much more “expansive” and “maximalist” compared to the initial version, caused particular tension.

The atmosphere at the negotiations is very antagonistic

The latest version of the agreement stipulates that the United States will receive privileged access to mineral deposits in Ukraine, and all income – both from state and private companies – should be directed to a joint investment fund.

At the same time, the proposed agreement will not provide Kyiv with security guarantees from the United States, which is a key priority for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

According to the source, one of the “hidden clauses” found in the draft is a requirement that the American International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) take control of Gazprom’s gas pipeline that runs through Ukraine to Europe

A US Treasury Department spokesman, commenting on the negotiations, succinctly described them as “technical in nature.”

According to the source, the Ukrainian side hired the law firm Hogan Lovells as an external advisor on the deal.

RecallOn April 11, the Ukrainian delegation went to Washington to negotiate an agreement on rare earth metals. The negotiations, which will last two days, will be technical in nature.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that Ukraine is negotiating with the United States on a mineral agreement, but has clear “red lines” that it cannot cross.

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