Recent discussions between the U.S. and Ukraine reveal a draft agreement incorporating vague language on security guarantees, which President Zelensky aims to finalize with President Trump.**
Draft Agreement Signals U.S. Support for Ukraine’s Security Amid Ongoing Conflict**
Draft Agreement Signals U.S. Support for Ukraine’s Security Amid Ongoing Conflict**
A new draft agreement highlights U.S. endorsement of Ukraine's need for security guarantees while addressing natural resource revenues.**
The ongoing negotiations between Ukraine and the United States have surfaced a draft of an agreement that proposes Ukraine to allocate a portion of its natural resource revenues to the U.S. This draft, recently acquired by The New York Times, includes a noteworthy mention of security guarantees, a point Ukrainian officials had been ardently advocating for during talks.
The phrase in the document states that the United States "supports Ukraine’s effort to obtain security guarantees needed to establish lasting peace," a significant addition not found in previous iterations of the agreement. However, the exact nature and commitment of U.S. support remain unclear as the language is quite vague.
Insiders familiar with the negotiations have indicated that the new draft could represent a potential extension of U.S. support for Ukraine, especially with the forthcoming Trump administration potentially providing aid or enforcing cease-fire agreements. Confirmation from both Ukrainian and U.S. officials highlighted acceptance of this draft, although questions linger regarding whether this version is final.
To further solidify the agreement, President Volodymyr Zelensky is slated to travel to Washington to formally engage in signing with President Trump this Friday. The draft prominently features Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, alongside Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine’s economy minister, listed as initial signatories, hinting at a pivotal moment in U.S.-Ukraine relations as they navigate the complexities of ongoing conflict and collaboration.
The phrase in the document states that the United States "supports Ukraine’s effort to obtain security guarantees needed to establish lasting peace," a significant addition not found in previous iterations of the agreement. However, the exact nature and commitment of U.S. support remain unclear as the language is quite vague.
Insiders familiar with the negotiations have indicated that the new draft could represent a potential extension of U.S. support for Ukraine, especially with the forthcoming Trump administration potentially providing aid or enforcing cease-fire agreements. Confirmation from both Ukrainian and U.S. officials highlighted acceptance of this draft, although questions linger regarding whether this version is final.
To further solidify the agreement, President Volodymyr Zelensky is slated to travel to Washington to formally engage in signing with President Trump this Friday. The draft prominently features Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, alongside Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine’s economy minister, listed as initial signatories, hinting at a pivotal moment in U.S.-Ukraine relations as they navigate the complexities of ongoing conflict and collaboration.
