Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, has stated that he is” not ready” to sign a metal deal with the US, which will only make things worse between the two countries.
” In the form in which the review is then, the president is not ready to accept, we are also trying to make changes and put constructiveness”, a Ukrainian cause told AFP.
According to the New York Times, the US submitted a modified draft with related restrictions that had previously been rejected. The Ukraine rejected the earlier document because it did not provide the security guarantees the nation is seeking in its fight against Russia’s almost three-year invasion.
The most recent conditions appear to be more demanding than the previous edition.
The US senator sees access to Ukraine’s material assets as a necessary retribution for the country’s economic aid to Kyiv in its conflict with Russia.
The deal could potentially distract funds already allocated to Ukraine’s defense and military sector, which was then help post-war reconstruction.
The new plan, dated February 21 and examined by The New York Times, requires Ukraine to retreat 50 % of its income from natural sources, including materials, gas, oil, and profits from ships and equipment.
This condition matches a prior version from February 14, which was also reviewed by The Times. This constant demand was confirmed by a number of Russian officials and a businessman with knowledge of the novel proposal.
In the event of a peace deal, Ukraine had suggested cooperating with the United States to use its natural resources to provide more military assistance and protections against Russian aggression in the event of a peace settlement.
The revised file excludes these procedures. President Volodymyr Zelensky especially sought security claims, which were unavailable in both drawings, leading to his first rejection.
The agreement stipulates that all profits will go to a fund run by the US and that Ukraine must contribute until the$ 500 billion that Trump demands of American assistance.
This proportion, exceeding Ukraine’s pre-war financial output double, was not mentioned earlier. It’s unclear what this number will serve, whether it will be used for coming or historical support.
The updated plan indicates that the US does spend some income into Ukraine’s rebuilding, including advancement of soil assets and infrastructure.
The agreement may be concluded by Saturday, though difficulties are feasible given Zelensky’s past objections.
America has provided$ 119 billion in aid to Ukraine, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
According to US officials, their financial engagement would give them assurance in terms of security. Zelensky is being urged by senior cabinet members to take the agreement.
