💼 At the end of the week, Ukrainian officials will travel to the United States to discuss an agreement on rare earth metals and post-war reconstruction
Source: Bukvy
🔍 Sources have reported that the negotiations will focus on the development of mineral deposits and the reconstruction of Ukraine’s infrastructure after the war
👥 The delegation will include deputy ministers of economy and justice, but no high-ranking officials are planned, as the consultations at this stage will be technical discussions with the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump
🛑 The negotiations will not be public, and Ukraine also intends to consult with an international law firm
📅 The visit is scheduled for April 11-12, as confirmed by the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but without details. The Ministry of Economy did not respond to the inquiry
🤝 Ukraine hopes for favorable terms in the agreement, which the White House views as compensation for the assistance provided by the administration of former U.S. President Joe Biden
🇺🇦 Kyiv refuses to recognize U.S. aid as debt and seeks significant investments as part of this agreement, fearing that it could affect the EU accession process