The agreement between the United States and Ukraine on the economic partnership in the field of minerals does not concern the end of the war or a truce. It is aimed at the long -term development of the Ukrainian economy and the rebuilding of the country after the war. This was stated on May 8 by US State Department Temmy Bruce during a briefing.
“The Economic Partnership Agreement between the United States and Ukraine is a separate dynamics. It is something that should last and provide money in the future to rebuild Ukraine after the conflict is over, ”she stressed.
According to the State Department, it is a long -term partnership that will benefit every Ukrainian and strengthen the national security of the state.
"This economic partnership will continue generations, will be relevant to every Ukrainian and strengthen their country's national security," Bruce emphasized.
She also emphasized that the subsoil agreement is not related to the current peace talks, the cessation of fire or other security aspects of war.
“However, again, this mechanism is not associated with negotiations, with stopping fire, with war. But when it comes to national security and who is your friends - to be a friend of the United States - it's something that will make your country more protected and open the future for people, ”the spokeswoman added.
