Kyiv, Feb 26 (AP) A framework economic deal with the United States is ready, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, but security guarantees that Kyiv views as vital remain to be decided and a full agreement could hinge on talks in Washington as early as Friday.

The framework deal is a first step toward a full agreement that will be subject to ratification by Ukraine's parliament, Zelenskyy said during a news conference in Kyiv.

Ukraine needs to know where the United States stands on its continued military support, Zelenskyy said.

He said expects to have a wide-ranging substantive conversation with US President Donald Trump during a visit to Washington.

“I want to coordinate with the US,” Zelenskyy said. (AP) GRS GRS

Framework economic agreement prepared; security guarantees and military support scope must be resolved before parliamentary ratification. A provisional framework economic agreement between Ukraine and the United States has been prepared to guide subsequent negotiations and serve as a precursor to a comprehensive bilateral agreement requiring parliamentary ratification. Outstanding operative issues include security guarantees and the scope of continued military support, which must be resolved through executive consultations in Washington before the framework can be finalised and submitted for domestic legislative approval.