February 21st 2025.
During a recent interview on Fox News, US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz expressed his desire for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to soften his stance and resume negotiations regarding a minerals deal with the US.
Waltz emphasized the need for Ukraine to "tone it down" and carefully consider the proposed agreement, which reportedly requests a 50-percent share of their natural resources. The idea was initially brought up by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during the Munich Security Conference, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
According to sources, Bessent directly urged Zelensky to sign the deal during their meeting, but so far, Kyiv has rejected the proposal. In response to the pressure, Zelensky stood firm in his decision, stating "I can't sell our state."
He further explained that while the US has provided significant support in terms of weapons and financial aid, it is not reasonable to expect them to hand over $500 billion worth of minerals. However, Zelensky did express his gratitude for the support and remains open to discussing a deal that includes US security guarantees for Ukraine.
In fact, Zelensky recently had a productive meeting with Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, in Kyiv. He took to the social platform X on Thursday to share the details of their discussion and expressed his readiness to enter into a strong and effective investment and security agreement with the US.
"We have proposed the fastest and most constructive way to achieve results," Zelensky wrote, emphasizing Ukraine's eagerness to work with the US. While the negotiations may be ongoing, it is clear that both parties are committed to finding a mutually beneficial solution.
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