EU offers its own minerals deal to Ukraine - Politico

The European Union offered its own agreement on "critical materials" to Ukraine, just as U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Washington was close to inking a deal with Kyiv for the rights to its vast natural resources, CE Report quotes Ukrinform.

That's according to European Commissioner for Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne, Politico reports.

Sejourne said he had pitched the rival proposal to Ukrainian officials he met in Kyiv during a visit by the European Commission to mark the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.

"Twenty-one of the 30 critical materials Europe needs can be provided by Ukraine in a win-win partnership. [...] The added value Europe offers is that we will never demand a deal that's not mutually beneficial," he said.

However, Sejourne did not specify which resources are included or provide further details about the agreement.