KYIV – Ukraine has presented its proposals on the minerals agreement to the United States, local media reported on Monday, citing First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
"The Ukrainian delegation had the opportunity to convey to the American side all the proposals that we prepared in Kiev," Svyrydenko was quoted as saying by the Ukrinform news agency.
She said that some agreements were reached during the consultations and expressed hope for continued dialogue with Washington on the matter.
"This is not the final round," she said.
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A technical delegation from Ukraine arrived in the US last week for the consultation, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported.
Extension of martial law
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday asked parliament to extend the current martial law for an additional 90 days.
According to the parliament's press service, the bill to prolong the martial law, which is due to expire on May 9, has been submitted for consideration.
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Zelensky also requested for approval of the extension of the general military mobilization for the duration of the martial law, if extended.
The Ukrainian parliament first imposed martial law and declared mobilization in February 2022 in the wake of the military conflict with Russia.