Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, stated that officials are advancing discussions with the USon an economic agreement deemed “acceptable” by both sides. This comes shortly after former President Donald Trump accused Kyiv of attempting to renegotiate the deal.
Sybiha confirmed that Ukrainian authorities are reviewing the latest draft of an infrastructure and natural resources agreement sent by the US last week. He emphasized that Kyiv is ready to support a deal ensuring security through a strong American business presence in Ukraine.
“The process will continue,” Sybiha told reporters in Kyiv during a meeting with his Lithuanian counterpart. “We will work with our American colleagues to reach a mutually acceptable text.”
Trump recently redirected his frustration toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, accusing him of demanding new terms for the agreement. This follows Trump’s earlier criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighting the shifting geopolitical tensions.
Meanwhile, concerns in Kyiv have grown over the draft deal, which could grant the US significant control over future infrastructure and mineral investments in Ukraine. Some officials worry this might hinder Ukraine’s EU membership bid or require repayment of US military and economic aid.
Despite these fears, Sybiha stressed that the agreement could attract major American businesses, serving as a security guarantee. Ukrainian negotiators are carefully reviewing the draft and may request amendments before finalizing terms.
As diplomatic efforts continue, Russia launched fresh strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving thousands without power, while Ukrainian drones reportedly caused outages in Russia’s Belgorod region.
