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Keys to the agreement between the US and Ukraine on critical minerals (and their importance in peace negotiations) | The express country

Keys to the agreement between the US and Ukraine on critical minerals (and their importance in peace negotiations) | The express country
Keys to the agreement between the US and Ukraine on critical minerals (and their importance in peace negotiations) | The express country

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko pose after signing a deal that will give the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals and fund investment in Ukraine’s reconstruction, in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 30, 2025, in this picture obtained from social media. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY (via REUTERS)

The United States and Ukraine have finally signed the agreement for the exploitation of critical mineral reserves (those used in key technologies).

  • The pact arrives after months of negotiation and tensions between both .
  • And, finally, it is more beneficial for kyiv of the one proposed at first by the US president, Donald Trump.

What is it? It allows the United States to invest in projects to exploit Ukrainian natural resources (such as aluminum, graphite, and natural gas).

  • The two countries will benefit from 50% of the resources after, the first decade, the profits of the agreement are fully invested in recovering the country of the Russian invasion.
  • And, as a counterpart, USA undertakes to give material and financial help to Ukraine to overcome “the great Russian invasion”, as well as to support their safety, and reconstruction later.

When will it come into ? When the Ukrainian Parliament approves (predictably in mid -May).

Why is it important? It was an indispensable requirement for the US to continue in the peace negotiations.

  • In addition, he brings the between the US and Ukraine, which he recognizes as “, sovereign and safe”, owner of his natural resources.

© Photo: Reuters

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