US EditionUS and Ukraine sign natural resources deal and agree to establish investment fund
- The United States and Ukraine signed a minerals agreement in Washington on Wednesday to establish a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund.
- The signing followed over two months of negotiations and pressure from President Donald Trump, who sought compensation for U.S. Military aid through access to Ukraine's rare earth elements.
- The agreement comprises a primary contract along with technical documents detailing the fund’s framework, ensuring that Ukraine maintains complete authority over its underground assets, facilities, and natural wealth.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the partnership will unlock Ukraine's growth assets, mobilize U.S. Talent and capital, and improve the investment climate to accelerate economic recovery.
- The agreement signals U.S. Commitment to Ukraine's long-term prosperity amid ongoing war, but requires Ukrainian parliamentary ratification before taking effect.
752 Articles
752 Articles
The Express Tribune
Insider PaperUkraine, 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…
Ukraine Officially Signs Trump’s Mineral Deal
"Today's agreement signals clearly to Russian leadership that the Trump administration is committed to a peace process centered on a free, sovereign and prosperous Ukraine over the long term," the Treasury Secretary said. "It's time for this cruel and senseless war to end."
Channel News Asia
US says minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia
KYIV: Kyiv and Washington on Thursday (May 1) hailed a deal giving the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals as a milestone that a top US official said would strengthen President Donald Tr
Details of US-Ukraine economic partnership, reconstruction deal unveiled
The United States and Ukraine entered into a historic agreement on 30 April — a partnership for the reconstruction and long-term economic success of Ukraine. Sharing the details on Thursday, the White House described the agreement as “a fully collaborative partnership” that would be mutually beneficial to both nations. The Trump administration stated that the collaboration represents the United States taking an economic stake in securing a free,…
FOX 28 Spokane
With minerals deal, Ukraine finds way to secure Trump support
In signing a minerals deal, Ukraine has found a new way to tie the United States to its future, but it remains to be seen if it can guarantee long-term support from mercurial President Donald Trump. Two months after President Volodymyr Zelensky was unceremoniously kicked out of the White House following an on-camera clash with
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
