Negotiators from Ukraine and the United States are working to bridge the gaps in the agreement regarding strategic minerals. They aim to finalize the document within this week, as reported by Bloomberg.
According to the publication, Ukrainian officials discussed mineral issues with the U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg during his visit to Kyiv. Bloomberg's sources revealed this information on the condition of anonymity, as the negotiations were held behind closed doors.
As per their statements, the U.S. proposal involved receiving 50% of the revenues from the sale of licenses and other profits from Ukrainian minerals, which would violate Ukrainian legislation. In response, Kyiv reportedly suggested amendments to the agreement that would be beneficial for both parties.
The publication adds that Volodymyr Zelensky stated after his meeting with Kellogg that it "restored hope" regarding the mineral agreement, although prior to this, the Ukrainian president had dismissed the U.S. proposal.
According to a Bloomberg source, the ideal scenario would be signing the agreement with the participation of the presidents of the U.S. and Ukraine, with Zelensky insisting on a meeting with Trump before any potential negotiations with Putin.
Earlier, it was reported that the Trump administration provided Ukraine with an "enhanced" mineral agreement.