US and Ukraine sign natural resources deal and agree to establish investment fund
- The United States and Ukraine signed a minerals agreement on Wednesday, May 2, 2025, in Washington to establish a joint investment fund.
- The deal follows over three years of war with Russia and weeks of negotiations influenced by President Donald Trump's calls for Ukraine to compensate the US for aid.
- The agreement comprises multiple documents, including technical accords outlining the fund's structure, with Ukraine securing sovereignty over its rare earth resources and infrastructure.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the partnership will mobilize American capital and talent to boost Ukraine's economic recovery and investment climate.
- The deal requires approval by Ukraine's Cabinet and parliamentary ratification before implementation and signals ongoing US commitment to Ukraine's long-term sovereignty and prosperity amid stalled peace efforts.
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Ukraine, US sign minerals deal
The United States and Ukraine on Wednesday signed a minerals deal after a two-month delay, in what President Donald Trump's administration called a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end of military aid. Ukraine said it secured key interests after protracted negotiations, including full sovereignty over its own rare earths, which are vital for new technologies and largely untapped. Trump had initially demanded rights to Ukraine's minera…
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