Following recent reports from Bloomberg and the Financial Times, U.S. officials have offered Ukraine a deal that would provide American companies with access to the country’s oil, gas, and mineral resources. Under the proposal, Washington would establish a joint investment fund with Kyiv, through which revenues from resource projects would be shared between the two countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that his government has received a new draft version of the proposal. According to Ukrainian media, the updated text includes several new terms that had not previously been brought to the table, as well as the reintroduction of clauses that were previously rejected by both parties.
The proposal raises concerns within the European Union, particularly regarding how the agreement might affect Ukraine’s path toward EU membership. Paula Pinho, the European Commission’s chief spokesperson, stated on Friday that the Commission would review the agreement once there is a finalized text.
“We will evaluate the draft from the viewpoint of Ukraine’s relations with the EU, especially in the context of ongoing accession talks,” Pinho said. She noted that the proposed agreement could give preferential treatment to U.S. companies, a point that may become significant in negotiations tied to Ukraine’s future within the EU.
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