As Trump warned against Russian stalls in the Russian ceasefire agreement, Kyiv was working to maintain US support.
Ukraine says it is working with the US to work together on a mutually acceptable transaction on the country’s mineral resources.
Foreign Minister Andri Sibikha said on Tuesday that Kiev and Washington are working on a “mutually accepted” agreement.
For a long time, the long contract is seen as key to Kiev’s efforts to maintain US support, and Ukraine is worried that Trump is mandating a lecture that puts Ukraine and Europe aside as he tries to mandate a ceasefire in the war with Russia.
That push is a major focus in global geopolitics, with Western provinces referring to Russia’s “stopping” while others emphasize support for Russia’s “interests.”
Sybiha said at a press conference on Tuesday that one consultation has already been held, and the deal that provides a strong US business presence in Ukraine will contribute to its country’s security infrastructure.
“This process continues and we will work with our American colleagues to arrive at a mutually acceptable text for signature,” the Foreign Minister said.
“Big problem”
Ukraine previously said that Western security guarantees are essential to maintaining a ceasefire. Trump has said the US does not provide or support the existence of peacekeeping forces, but he argues that the presence of Ukrainian American companies serves as a sufficient guarantee.
Trump warned that if he retreated from a transaction that would allow access to US resources, Ukrainian President Voldy Mee Zelensky would face “a big problem.”
Washington submitted an expanded proposal because Zelensky was unable to sign a framework deal when he visited the US in late February.
According to a summary by Reuters, the revised outline requires Washington to send all its profits from the fund that controls Ukrainian resources until Ukraine repays interest in addition to all US wartime aid.
Zelensky said on Friday that Ukraine would not accept mineral rights transactions that threaten integration with the European Union, but it was too early to make a decision on the revised agreement.
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The debate over a ceasefire continues to explain the geopolitical division as it shatters.
China’s foreign minister visited Moscow on Tuesday and said in a meeting with Russian Sergei Lavrov that Beijing would support Russia to protect its “interests.”
Beijing has deepened political, military and economic cooperation with Moscow since it launched its war with Ukraine in February 2022.
China has established itself as a neutral party in conflict, noting that unlike the US and other Western countries, it has not sent military aid to either side.
Wang said China is encouraged by consultations between the US and Russia.
However, on an unannounced trip to Kiev on Tuesday, German Foreign Minister Analena Bearbock warned of a “deadlock” in negotiations.
The leaving Berlin diplomat warned the US not to be misled by Russian “streat tactics,” adding that the ongoing support of Ukrainian European allies in the war is “absolutely important,” given the problems of establishing an armistice.
Baerbock also argued that the rare earth agreement with Ukraine should be compatible with European law, noting that the EU already has an agreement with Kiev.
