US UKRAINE Agreement on Rare Earth meets with Zelensky

In the current negotiations between the United States and the Ukraine on rare Erdminerals There are inconsistencies. A source that is familiar with the Negotiations explained that the draft contract" President Zelensky would accept ”. This raises questions about fairness and the conditions that are proposed as part of these negotiations.

unfair conditions in focus

"It is a strange offer to demand more from a country that is a victim of war than it cost to defend it," the source told CNN. The United States is trying to gain access to the critical minerals and other Ukraine resources while trying to achieve comprehensive peace. In return, Ukraine calls for security guarantees, since Kyiv not only strives for the return of lost areas, but also protection against a possible future Russian invasion.

Zelensky and Trump in conflict

Ukraine was not invited to the talks between the United States and Russia in Saudi Arabia, and this week the conflict between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump was further fueled. Trump falsely accused Zelensky of having started the Ukraine war. Zelensky countered that the US President lives in a "disinformation room".

resistance to the current draft contract

Ukraine continues to try to negotiate changes to the intended contract, since the current draft "does not provide for American obligations, while everything is expected from Ukraine," said the source. These comments were made after an official representative of the Ukrainian Presidential administration told the state Ukrainian broadcasting Suspline that no contract for rare earth metals would be signed on Saturday.

results of the negotiations still uncertain

Although the negotiations "all night" were continued, there were delays based on the topic "security guarantees", reported Suspline. The persistent resistance of Ukraine against the signing of the contract in its current form comes from the Trump administration after days of intensive pressure. The national security consultant of the USA, Mike Waltz, even pointed out the possibility that an aluminum mine that could be renovated with American investments could cover all the annual needs of the USA.

progress in the dialogues with the USA

On Saturday, the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressed that he had spoken to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in order to continue the result-oriented dialogue between Ukraine and the USA. "In the run -up to the third anniversary of Russian aggression, I emphasized the strong will of Ukraine to achieve a comprehensive, fair and permanent peace - one that strengthens both Ukraine and the USA," says Sybiha.

future of the agreement remains uncertain

A US official informed CNNS Nick Paton Walsh that the contract between the United States and Ukraine was “almost concluded” with regard to rare earth minerals and other natural resources. However, it is still unclear how the official signing of such a deal could be made. The US official added that the visit to Kellogg has "led to very good conversations that are important for the President of the United States".