European media are actively discussing a new version of the agreement between the US and Ukraine concerning control over the investment fund managed by the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
The deal has raised concerns in Brussels, as it may violate EU competition principles and affect Ukraine’s prospects for joining the European Union.
Reaction from European media
Euronews notes that DFC’s control over the investment fund could hinder Ukraine’s path to the EU by violating European competition rules.
BBC News reports on European leaders’ dissatisfaction, as the US is demanding exclusive rights to invest in Ukrainian resources.
Le Monde questions whether this deal is an attempt by the US to strengthen its economic influence over Ukraine at Europe’s expense.
The Guardian emphasizes that granting American companies priority access to Ukrainian resources contradicts EU principles.
Der Spiegel calls the US demands economic blackmail, while German politicians urge Kyiv to reconsider the agreement.
Polityka reports on protests in Kyiv, driven by fears of Ukraine losing its sovereignty in favor of the US.
Reuters states that Brussels welcomes Kyiv’s cautious approach in seeking to revise the terms of the deal with DFC.
El País writes that Ukraine’s rejection of the current agreement demonstrates its desire for closer cooperation with Europe.
ANSA highlights the growing divide between the US and the EU regarding Ukraine, as Trump insists on his terms while Europe seeks to maintain its influence in the region.
The US-Ukraine deal threatens European influence and Ukraine’s EU integration prospects. Trump’s policies are deepening divisions between the US and the EU, sparking debates about the future of transatlantic cooperation.
