The European Union does not consider the question of the requirement of access to Ukrainian minerals as a condition for assisting. This was stated by the head of the European Council Antoniu Coshta, emphasizing that Ukraine’s support from the EU is carried out exclusively in the interests of the security of both Ukraine and Europe as a whole. & Nbsp;
this reported by Ura-Inform, citing a reference to Suprilna.
« Over the past three years, the European Union has remained the largest donor for Ukraine, and this is not done for any economic benefits, and primarily for the sake of general safety »,-noted Coshta. & nbsp;
According to him, Ukraine as a sovereign state has every right to independently make decisions regarding the use of its natural resources and conclude agreements with any countries. & Nbsp;
2. Ukrainian-American negotiations on minerals & nbsp;
at the same time, Ukraine is negotiating with the United States on the extraction and supply of rare-earth metals. Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishina confirmed that both parties are at the final stage of discussion of the relevant agreement. & Nbsp;
Earlier, the head of the presidential office Andrei Ermak said that the Ukrainian delegation held a new round of negotiations with representatives of the United States under the conditions of cooperation in the field of natural resources. However, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is not yet ready to sign the project proposed by the United States, since he does not take into account the principles of equal partnership. & Nbsp;
3. What is the reason for interest in Ukrainian minerals & nbsp;
Ukraine has significant reserves of rare -earth metals that are of strategic importance for the global economy. They are used in the production of high -tech products, including electronics, batteries and military equipment. & Nbsp;
Therefore, many countries, including the United States, show interest in Ukrainian resources. However, Kyiv intends to conclude agreements only on mutually beneficial conditions. Negotiations with the United States continue, and their result can significantly affect the future distribution of strategic minerals in the world. & Nbsp;
separately recall whether the Trump team will consider the issue of Ukraine’s entry into NATO.