The latest draft agreement between the United States and Ukraine reveals a new commitment to security assurances for Ukraine, a crucial demand from Kyiv in ongoing negotiations involving resource revenue sharing.
**New Draft Agreement Signals U.S. Support for Ukraine's Security Needs**
**New Draft Agreement Signals U.S. Support for Ukraine's Security Needs**
Negotiations between the U.S. and Ukraine lead to a draft agreement emphasizing security guarantees amidst resource-related revenue sharing.
The draft, obtained by The New York Times, indicates that the U.S. “supports Ukraine’s effort to obtain security guarantees needed to establish lasting peace.” This inclusion is a step forward, as earlier drafts lacked any reference to security assurances. While specifics on U.S. commitments remain unclear, this acknowledgment is seen as validating Ukraine’s long-standing request for support.
Ukrainian officials, speaking off the record, confirmed that this wording represents a significant victory in their ongoing discussions with U.S. counterparts. The deal, primarily pertaining to Ukraine transferring revenues from natural resources to the U.S., also opens prospects for sustained American backing as the conflict persists.
With President Volodymyr Zelensky scheduled to visit Washington soon, anticipation builds around the formal signing of this pivotal agreement. Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, and Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine’s economy minister, are indicated as the primary signatories on the draft. The implications of this agreement could play a substantial role in the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations as both parties seek avenues for peace and security in a volatile context.
Ukrainian officials, speaking off the record, confirmed that this wording represents a significant victory in their ongoing discussions with U.S. counterparts. The deal, primarily pertaining to Ukraine transferring revenues from natural resources to the U.S., also opens prospects for sustained American backing as the conflict persists.
With President Volodymyr Zelensky scheduled to visit Washington soon, anticipation builds around the formal signing of this pivotal agreement. Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, and Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine’s economy minister, are indicated as the primary signatories on the draft. The implications of this agreement could play a substantial role in the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations as both parties seek avenues for peace and security in a volatile context.
