Paris: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed on Thursday that the US is constantly changing the terms of a key minerals agreement, saying there is currently 'no issue on the agenda' that would warrant a trip to Washington.

According to Anadolu Agency, Zelenskyy expressed frustration over the lack of a final agreement on Ukraine's rare earth minerals cooperation with the US. Speaking to journalists following the Leaders' Summit on Support for Ukraine in France, he stated, 'At the end of the day, they constantly change the terms. I'm not going to Washington because there's no issue on the agenda.'

The Ukrainian leader said multiple drafts and frameworks have already been discussed, emphasizing a desire for practical rather than theoretical agreements. He noted that Ukrainian and US teams are now working on a comprehensive version of the agreement. 'America is changing the rules and proposing a full agreement, but it requires a detailed, thorough study. serious agreements that will be brought before the parliament and ratified,' he added.

Zelenskyy highlighted that lawyers have been reviewing various versions of the deal, initially a framework and now a revised one under new terms. He stressed the need for a reserved approach in these negotiations. The proposed rare earth minerals deal is considered a significant step in US-Ukraine economic relations, particularly as Kyiv aims to utilize its strategic resources amid the ongoing war with Russia.

In a shift to diplomatic efforts, Zelenskyy underscored the necessity of European representation in peace talks aimed at ending the war. He articulated, 'The Ukrainian position is very clear - Europe must be at the negotiation table. Europe is large and must have clear representation. Today we agreed that Europe will be represented by France and the UK, by Macron and Starmer.'

He also mentioned an increase in the number of countries offering military support. 'There are many proposals from leaders, and they are growing. Some are ready to help in the air, some with air defense, some with boots on the ground, and others at sea,' Zelenskyy said, describing the expansion of support as favorable news and noting the potential for more countries to join the UK-France initiative regarding deployment.