The administration of the U.S. president Donald Trump has proposed a comprehensive economic agreement to Ukraine, but Kyiv seeks to make significant amendments to its provisions. Ukraine’s main demand is an increase in American investments, as well as aligning the agreement with the country's European aspirations.
Discussion of the agreement details
On Friday, March 28, Ukrainian officials held a video conference with their American counterparts and legal experts to carefully review a nearly 60-page draft of the document.
One of the key issues discussed was a potential conflict of interest between the agreement and Ukraine’s plans for European integration. The American side did not rule out the possibility of changes, indicating some flexibility in the negotiations.
Criticism and lack of security guarantees
Despite prospects for economic cooperation, Ukrainian opposition deputies criticized the draft agreement, as it does not provide security guarantees for Ukraine. This issue is particularly important against the backdrop of the ongoing military conflict and the search for additional international support.
According to sources, the Ukrainian side will still prepare its proposals regarding amendments before sending them to Washington. The negotiations are expected to be long and complex.
Control over resources and strategic risks
One of the most debated points is a provision of the agreement that envisions broad U.S. control over investments in infrastructure and mineral extraction in Ukraine. This raises concerns among experts, as such a scenario could weaken the country's economic sovereignty.
The negotiations are ongoing, and Kyiv aims to achieve changes in the proposed agreement to protect its economic and geopolitical interests. Whether the parties can reach a compromise remains to be seen.
