The President of the Volodymyr Zelenskyy may sign an agreement on mineral resources from the United States today, February 22.
It is reported by The Wall Street Journal with reference to sources familiar with negotiations.
Another interlocutor close to the government of Ukraine said that the special representative of the United States Keith Kellogg played a “big role” in the agreement on the agreement. It is noted that he allegedly strengthened the trust with Zelensky and other officials during his three -day visit to Kyiv.
According to the interlocutors, most of the agreement concerns the transfer of rights to extract strategically important minerals. Nevertheless, some Ukrainian officials fear that the agreement may be too profitable for the United States, and do not take into account the interests of Ukraine in full.
The initial version of the agreement, which was delivered to Kyiv by the finances of the United States, Ukraine has deviated and sent to clarify. From this, US President Trump sharply criticized Zelensky and Kyiv. He emphasized that it is extremely important to sign the agreement.
In addition, it is reported that high -ranking US officials are considering the possibility of turning off Starlink for the Ukrainian military, if Zelensky does not sign an agreement.
It should be noted that on the same day, February 22, 1819, a Spanish American Treaty was signed on the transfer of Florida from Spain to the United States for $ 5 million.
The brave leader of the fighting country – therefore, the Trump specialist in Ukraine Cat Kellogg commented on the meeting with Vladimir Zelensky in Kyiv.
A long and rich day with the highest leadership of Ukraine. Wide and positive discussions with a military and bold leader of a warlike country and his talented national security team, ”Kellye wrote on Twitter, presenting a message from Zelensky.
The meeting of Zelensky and Keith Kelleg took place on Thursday. According to her, the President of Ukraine noted that they discussed “effective security guarantees.”
Source: Racurs
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