US EditionUkraine's parliament ratifies minerals deal with US
- On Thursday afternoon, May 8, 2025, Ukraine's parliament in Kyiv unanimously approved an agreement involving mineral resources with the United States.
- The vote followed efforts to deepen strategic ties and facilitate U.S. Access to Ukraine's largely untapped mineral resources.
- The agreement involves establishing a collaborative investment fund between Ukraine and the U.S. To aid in the country’s reconstruction efforts.
- All 338 members voted in favor, surpassing the 226-vote requirement, with no abstentions or opposition. Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak shared this on Telegram, while Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko emphasized on X that the agreement represents more than just a formal legal arrangement—it establishes a fresh framework for collaboration with an important strategic ally.
- The ratification marks a critical step to activate the deal and signals a strengthened partnership between Ukraine and the U.S. For economic and strategic collaboration.
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