💡 Bloomberg reports that Ukraine and the US are in the final stages of signing an agreement that opens access to rare earth minerals. President Zelensky believes that his meeting with Keith Kellogg has renewed hope for finalizing this important deal.
Source: Gazeta.UA
⚖️ However, the previous US proposal, which suggested taking 50% of revenue from licensing and mining proceeds, conflicted with Ukrainian legislation. Kyiv proposed changes to make the agreement beneficial for both sides.
🤝 A source has stated that an optimal version of the agreement may be signed in the presence of the US and Ukrainian presidents. However, Zelensky has said that the US proposal does not protect Ukraine’s interests, and during a conversation with Bessent, it was stated that negotiations reached an impasse due to a dispute between Zelensky and Trump.
⚠️ Meanwhile, the US continues to push for an agreement that would provide economic benefits for Ukraine and strengthen ties between the countries, ensuring future security guarantees, part of which will depend on Europe.
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