Ukraine Ready to Sign Mineral Resources Deal With US as Early as Wednesday: Report
- Ukraine plans to finalize a significant deal concerning its mineral resources with the United States in Washington on Wednesday, with Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko overseeing the final technical arrangements.
- The agreement follows months of negotiation, with Ukraine introducing new provisions to address earlier concerns about the initial US draft presented in March.
- The deal requires prior approval by the Ukrainian Cabinet and ratification by parliament before it can take effect, but it was unclear whether the US administration is ready to sign.
- The agreement involves rare earth elements sought by Trump as a condition of further support, amid a war between Ukraine and Russia that has lasted more than three years with rising civilian casualties.
- The signing signifies a deepening US-Ukraine partnership, while Washington continues efforts to broker peace despite slow progress and ongoing conflict complexities.
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