President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has stated that Ukraine will not accept any mineral rights agreement that jeopardizes its integration with the European Union However, he refrained from immediate judgment on a proposed minerals deal from the United States, which reportedly demands control over Ukraine’s natural resource income until wartime aid is repaid with interest
Speaking at a press conference, Zelenskiy emphasized that Kyiv’s legal experts must thoroughly analyze the proposal before issuing an official stance