The recent agreement signed between kyiv and Washington for the exploitation of the natural resources of Ukraine has generated a broad debate on the economic and political implications of this decision. This pact, which has been created after months of negotiations, has been presented by the former US president Donald Trump as a means to recover the approximately 350,000 million dollars that, according to him, his country has invested in support of Ukraine in the conflict with Russia.
The agreement, which does not include security guarantees, focuses on the future American help, leaving aside the reimbursement of the assistance already provided. This situation has been criticized by some analysts, who consider that the lack of security mentions could weaken the Ukraine position in the current conflict.
Reactions and consequences of the agreement
Dmitry Medvedev, former president of Russia and current vice president of the country’s Security Council, has described the agreement as a way that kyiv “pays for American help with minerals.” In his opinion, this represents a weakening of the Ukrainian regime, which is forced to sacrifice its national wealth at a time of great vulnerability.
-The full text of the agreement has not yet been published, but it has been reported that it includes the creation of an investment fund for reconstruction, in which Ukraine must provide 50% of the income generated by new licenses for resource extraction projects. However, the exploitation of these resources will not be simple. According to him Washington Postrare metals of Ukraine, which are highly demanded in technological production, have not yet been exploited and require millionaire investments for extraction.
In addition, a significant part of these resources is found in the DonBass region, which is currently under Russian control, which further complicates the situation. According to estimates Forbesthe mineral wealth of Ukraine is valued in approximately 15 billion dollars, of which almost half is located in the popular republics of Donetsk and Lugansk, which have been recognized by Moscow.
This agreement, which could mark a significant change in the dynamics of international aid to Ukraine, raise questions about the future of the country and its ability to manage its resources in a context of conflict and external pressure. The international community observes carefully how events will develop in the coming months.
