U.S. and Ukraine Forge Economic Partnership Amid Ongoing Conflict
The U.S. and Ukraine announce a significant economic deal, granting U.S. firms access to Ukrainian minerals for reconstruction funding.
The fund will also "select vital critical minerals to the United States for offtake," the official said.
U.S. and Ukraine sign minerals deal, Treasury Department announces
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In recognition of the significant financial and material support that the people of the United States have provided to the defense of Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion, this economic partnership positions our two countries to work collaboratively and invest together to ensure that our mutual assets, talents, and capabilities can accelerate Ukraine’s economic recovery.
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The minerals deal, which has been the subject of tense negotiations for months and nearly fell through hours before it was signed, will establish a US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund that the Trump administration has said will begin to repay an estimated $175bn in aid provided to Ukraine since the beginning of the war.
US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that solidifies investment in Kyiv’s defense against Russia
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The agreement signals clearly to Russia that the Trump Administration is committed to a peace process centered on a free, sovereign, and prosperous Ukraine over the long term.
U.S. and Ukraine sign long-awaited minerals deal
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This economic partnership positions our two countries to ... accelerate Ukraine's economic recovery.
Ukraine, Trump administration sign deal for joint investment fund
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The announcement comes at a critical moment in the war as Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with leaders of Russia and Ukraine with the brutal fighting dragging on.
US, Ukraine sign economic deal after Trump presses Kyiv to pay back US for help in repelling Russia
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Ukraine has signed a deal with the United States, giving the U.S. access to Ukraine's rare minerals as it continues to work with the Trump administration in an effort to end its three-year war with Russia.
Ukraine signs deal to give US access to rare minerals
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The deal is being viewed as a show of support from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a strategic effort by Kyiv to secure the backing of President Donald Trump in ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Russia.
BREAKING: US, Ukraine sign rare earth mineral deal
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The Trump administration's push for access to another country's mineral wealth comes amid a growing trade war with China, where 90% of the world's current stocks are sourced from.
US and Ukraine inch towards critical minerals deal
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Negotiations for this economic partnership hit an early setback during a Feb. 28 White House meeting in which Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy clashed in front of the gathered media over how best to settle the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war.
Bessent Says US–Ukraine Minerals Deal Could Be Finalized ‘This Afternoon’
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The signing could mark a victory for the Ukrainians after a series of twists and turns in negotiating with the U.S.
Ukraine and the U.S. say they're ready to sign a minerals deal
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The deal will allow the United States to access Ukraine’s supply of natural minerals as a means to reimburse American funding to combat Russia’s invasion.
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For Ukraine, the agreement is seen as key to ensuring its access to future U.S. military aid.
Ukrainian officials say Kyiv is ready to sign rare earth minerals deal sought by U.S.
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The deal will not be linked to any 'debts' for previous assistance Kyiv has received, and will create a '50/50' joint fund split between Kyiv and Washington, a senior source in the Ukrainian presidency said, as cited by the AFP news agency.
Ukraine says it is poised to sign minerals deal with the US
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Summary
The U.S. and Ukraine reached a landmark agreement establishing the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, which allows joint management of Ukrainian natural resources. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted the deal's intent to unlock Ukraine's assets and speed up economic recovery while emphasizing U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty. Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed the co-ownership structure, stating the fund will help develop critical resources and infrastructure. The agreement, hailed as strategic for future U.S. military aid, does not impose debt obligations on Ukraine and protects its resource ownership.
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The U.S. and Ukraine have established the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, aimed at facilitating mutual investments and economic recovery for both nations.
This partnership demonstrates the U.S. commitment to supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty while allowing Ukrainian ownership and control over its natural resources, reflecting a more balanced economic agreement than previous drafts.
Details of the finalized agreement include provisions for joint management of the investment fund, ensuring equal representation and voting rights for both parties.
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