A finalized draft of the US-Ukraine resources agreement has been presented to Washington, focusing on establishing a reconstruction fund for Ukraine. However, key technical details, particularly security guarantees, are yet to be resolved, as per a Ukrainian source familiar with the negotiations.
The source revealed that the American side is hesitant about including security guarantees in the agreement. Ukrainian officials are hopeful that this issue can be addressed in a future meeting between Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump.
According to the Ukrainian source, all preparations have been made from their end, with efforts to ensure reasonable conditions in the draft. The agreement serves as a framework for the creation of a Ukraine reconstruction fund, with provisions for a separate agreement detailing its operations.
While the most contentious points have been omitted from the draft, the inclusion of security guarantees remains a sticking point for the American side.
President Zelensky expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed $500 billion figure put forth by the Trump administration, highlighting it as a major point of disagreement. Ukrainian officials are anticipating a signing ceremony where the issue of guarantees will be deliberated by the Presidents.
The US aims to secure access to Ukraine's critical minerals and resources as part of broader negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. In return, Ukraine is advocating for security assurances, seeking not only the restoration of lost territories but also protection against potential Russian aggression.
Efforts are ongoing to negotiate amendments to the agreement, as the current draft reportedly places a heavier burden on Ukraine without specifying corresponding American obligations.
