A newly obtained draft of an agreement between Ukraine and the U.S. highlights vague language about security guarantees, as both nations prepare for a signing ceremony.**
New Draft Agreement Signals U.S. Support for Ukraine's Security Amid Resource Deal**
New Draft Agreement Signals U.S. Support for Ukraine's Security Amid Resource Deal**
A draft agreement raises questions about the specifics of U.S. commitments to Ukraine's security while negotiating revenue-sharing for natural resources.**
A newly surfaced draft agreement between the United States and Ukraine, concerning the division of revenue from the country's natural resources, reveals ambiguous references to security guarantees, a long-standing priority for Ukraine during negotiations. The draft, reported by The New York Times, notes that the U.S. “supports Ukraine’s effort to obtain security guarantees needed to establish lasting peace,” a phrase that was absent in previous drafts.
Sources familiar with the discussions, who requested anonymity, confirmed the presence of the security reference in the latest version dated Tuesday, though it remains unclear whether this is a definitive form of the agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration appears poised to maintain its support for Ukraine, whether through military aid or facilitating cease-fire agreements, as detailed in the document.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is scheduled to visit Washington to formalize the agreement with President Trump. The draft indicates that Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, and Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine’s economy minister, will be the initial signatories of the deal. This agreement is likely to be a crucial aspect of ongoing negotiations surrounding Ukraine's stability and future relations with the U.S. amidst ongoing conflict.
