US and Ukraine sign natural resources deal and agree to establish investment fund
- The United States and Ukraine signed a minerals and economic investment deal in Washington on Wednesday, 2025-04-30.
- The agreement followed months of negotiations amid ongoing war and Trump's demand for Ukraine's rare earth elements as compensation for U.S. Support.
- The deal includes a Reconstruction Investment Fund with equal voting rights, multiple documents outlining its structure, and secures Ukraine's full control over resources.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained that the collaboration engages U.S. Expertise, financial resources, and governance principles to enhance Ukraine’s investment environment and support the nation’s economic recovery.
- This agreement signals long-term U.S. Commitment to Ukraine's sovereign reconstruction and economic growth, while peace talks remain complex and slow.
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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…
Trump approves first arms shipment to Ukraine since taking office
BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump has approved the first shipment of U.S. military gear to Ukraine since taking office, The Times reports. The move follows the long-awaited minerals deal between the United States and Ukraine. According to the Kyiv Post, the Trump administration has notified Congress of plans to allow direct commercial sales (DCS) of defense equipment worth $50 million or more. Source
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