{"id":1363201,"date":"2026-02-27T10:32:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T08:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/commerce-instead-of-diplomacy-what-the-ukrainian-delegation-in-the-us-is-negotiating-about\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:32:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T08:32:38","slug":"commerce-instead-of-diplomacy-what-the-ukrainian-delegation-in-the-us-is-negotiating-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/commerce-instead-of-diplomacy-what-the-ukrainian-delegation-in-the-us-is-negotiating-about\/","title":{"rendered":"Commerce instead of diplomacy: what the Ukrainian delegation in the US is negotiating about"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>During the next round of negotiations, the Ukrainian side is discussing with US representatives issues of economic cooperation and security guarantees. The participation of Economy Minister Oleksiy Sobolev in the process indicates the deep interest of the American side in the extraction of rare earth resources.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> This opinion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9ZAELu2YPas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">was expressed<\/a> on the air of &#8220;Pryamoy&#8221; by political analyst Volodymyr Horbach.<\/p>\n<p> According to him, the negotiations are also accompanied by the participation of businessmen Witkoff and Kushner, who promote the interests of the commercial sector of the United States.<\/p>\n<p> &#8220;Since the Ukrainian delegation includes Sobolev, the Minister of Economy, it is obvious that he will indeed talk to the American side about economic cooperation, which is packaged with them in that agreement on minerals and rare earth resources,&#8221; Gorbach emphasized.<\/p>\n<p> https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9ZAELu2YPas<\/p>\n\t\t<aside class=\"shortcode-also\" data-title=\"Read also\" >\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/there-will-be-no-peace-until-july-4th-what-are-the-real-prospects-for-ending-the-war\/\">\u201cThere will be no peace until July 4th\u201d: what are the real prospects for ending the war<\/a>\n\t<\/aside>\n\n<p> At the same time, he believes, the situation with security guarantees remains tense due to the tough position of American negotiators. The Western press points to the demand to first agree to Russian conditions for withdrawal from Donbas before signing any legally binding agreements.<\/p>\n<p> This format of pressure forces Kyiv to consider the possibility of concessions in exchange for vague promises, which actually turns the diplomatic process into a commercial deal, explains Gorbach.<\/p>\n<p> He believes that US President Donald Trump is trying to tie the end of hostilities in Ukraine to significant dates, in particular the 250th anniversary of US independence.<\/p>\n<p> At the same time, the studio guest added, the American side is pedaling the negotiation process in the context of the upcoming congressional elections. Despite the lack of direct quotes, political circles are discussing plans to end the conflict within a month or by early July, the studio guest noted.<\/p>\n<p> &#8220;This is a hint that, perhaps, before July 4, I, Donald Trump, will be engaged in the negotiation process. Then I won&#8217;t feel like it. There may be such a hint somewhere,&#8221; emphasized political analyst Volodymyr Gorbach.<\/p>\n\t\t<aside class=\"shortcode-also\" data-title=\"Read also\" data-right>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/three-vectors-of-pressure-how-the-west-can-really-stop-putin\/\">Three vectors of pressure: how the West can really stop Putin<\/a>\n\t<\/aside>\n\n<p> As a reminder, <a href=\"https:\/\/prm.ua\/u-zhenevi-zavershylys-dvostoronni-peremovyny-ukraina-ssha-detali-zustrichi\/\">bilateral negotiations between Ukraine and the United States have concluded<\/a> in Geneva. The parties are already preparing the next round, which may take place in a trilateral format with the participation of the Russian Federation. The negotiators are working on finalizing security parameters, economic solutions, and agreed positions that may become the basis for subsequent agreements.<\/p>\n<p> The day before, Bloomberg, citing European and NATO officials, reported that the White House is pushing for <a href=\"https:\/\/prm.ua\/u-bilomu-domi-napoliahaiut-na-zavershenni-viyny-v-ukraini-do-4-lypnia-bloomberg\/\">a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine by July 4<\/a> , US Independence Day. However, according to Western officials, there is no indication that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is ready to conclude an agreement that does not meet his basic demands.<\/p>\n<p> Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that new peace talks between Ukraine, the United States and Russia <a href=\"https:\/\/prm.ua\/perehovory-za-uchasti-ukrainy-ssha-ta-rf-mozhut-vidbutysia-za-10-dniv-zelenskyy\/\">could take place in the near future<\/a> . He made the corresponding statement during a meeting of the \u201cCoalition of the Willing\u201d in Kyiv. According to the head of state, Ukraine wants to see Europe as a participant in the negotiation process.<\/p>\n<p> Also follow <strong>\u201cPryamim\u201d<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pryamiy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Facebook<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/prm_ua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">X<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/+rtV4dxYu2_cyNjVi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Telegram<\/a> , and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pryamiy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the next round of negotiations, the Ukrainian side is discussing with US representatives issues of economic cooperation and security guarantees. The participation of Economy Minister Oleksiy Sobolev in the process indicates the deep interest of the American side in the extraction of rare earth resources. 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