Ukrainian and U.S. leaders conclude talks without critical minerals deal
Investing.com -- The recent discussions between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. Vice President JD Vance, which concluded in Munich on Friday, did not result in an announcement of a crucial minerals agreement. This deal is a key factor in Kyiv's strategy to secure support from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Earlier, Kyiv had returned to the U.S. with a revised draft of the deal, which could potentially unlock its extensive reserves of vital minerals to U.S. investment. This revision was prompted by concerns raised in Kyiv regarding a U.S. version of the agreement that was presented to Ukraine on Wednesday.
Zelenskiy, who communicated via X, stated that their teams would continue to work on the document. He described his meeting with Vance as positive and emphasized that Kyiv is prepared to expedite the process towards a solid and guaranteed peace.
However, the specifics of the agreement are yet to be finalized, as indicated by two members of the Ukrainian delegation who stated that "some details" still needed to be worked out. The exact issues that are causing delays in the finalization of the deal remain unclear.
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