KYIV, July 15 – The European Union wants to accelerate cooperation with Ukraine in the supply of raw materials and the production of batteries, Vice-President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight Maros Sefcovic has said.

"Ukraine is a country of great potential. You have all the minerals. You have 117 of 120 minerals which are commonly used. From the European list of 30 critical raw materials you have 21. All critical sectors of the economy are dependent on a secure supply of raw materials, including digital technologies, wind mills, photovoltaics, hydrogen, aerospace, drones – for all that you need these very specific raw materials. Therefore, this Memorandum of Understanding [on the strategic partnership between the European Union and Ukraine on raw materials and batteries] is so important, because we can both look for what would be the best solution for Ukraine and for the EU," Sefcovic said in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine.