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The agreement was scheduled to be signed in Washington, with Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister, Yulia Svirydenko, traveling to the US capital for the purpose. However, shortly before her arrival, the US Treasury Department informed her that she would have to sign all the documents or return to Ukraine...
The signing of a mineral rights deal between the United States and Ukraine appears to have been delayed by unexpected last-minute disagreements. Although the Ukrainian Prime Minister had left open the possibility of signing within 24 hours, the Financial Times reports that the process has hit serious snags after negotiations that lasted all night.
According to the Financial Times, Washington is demanding immediate signing, while Kiev is raising constitutional obstacles.
The agreement was scheduled to be signed in Washington, with Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister, Yulia Svirydenko, traveling to the US capital for the purpose. However, shortly before her arrival, the US Treasury Department informed her that she would have to sign all the documents or return to Ukraine.
The US calls for the immediate signing of both the basic framework agreement and the individual agreement on the operation of the investment fund, which constitutes the core of cooperation in the energy field. However, Ukrainian officials state that the second part requires prior ratification by the Ukrainian Parliament, making immediate signing impossible.
Diplomatic frictions and tensions
According to sources cited by the FT, the US is concerned that Ukraine’s intention to revise some terms of the agreement could reduce transparency and accountability. On the Kiev side, there is dissatisfaction with Washington’s stance. As one Ukrainian official characteristically put it, “we are afraid they will not be satisfied with anything.” Despite the difficulties, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expressed optimism that the framework agreement could be signed within 24 hours, once the final details are finalized.
Kremlin intervention
However, the Kremlin's role also seems meddlesome, as Russia earlier called on Ukraine to engage in direct peace talks, bypassing any mediation by the United States. As Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated, "America is trying to mediate, and we are grateful for these intensive efforts. But peace must be achieved with Ukraine, not with America."
Peskov said that a quick solution, according to the timeline reportedly proposed by Washington, is impossible due to many open issues that remain pending. /Adapted from Pamphlet/
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