Tim Zadorozhnyy of The Kyiv Independent reports that Ukraine is set to sign a long-awaited minerals agreement with the U.S. as early as April 30, featuring a 50-50 investment structure and focusing on future joint projects rather than asset transfers. The deal excludes any repayment provisions for past U.S. aid and marks a shift from earlier proposals under President Trump. It aligns with Ukraine’s EU integration goals and international obligations, resolving prior tensions in negotiations. The agreement also acknowledges Ukraine’s past nuclear disarmament and aims to strengthen its economic partnership with the U.S. amid the ongoing war with Russia. He writes:
Ukraine is ready to sign the long-anticipated minerals agreement with the U.S., which could happen as early as April 30, a source in the President’s Office has told the Kyiv Independent.
According to the source, the final version of the deal includes a 50-50 investment structure between the two countries and contains “a lot of good details.” […]
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said earlier this month that the minerals deal would underscore Washington’s commitment to Ukraine as an economic partner and could be used as leverage to encourage Russia to negotiate an end to its war.
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