On Wednesday, the United States and Ukraine signed a landmark minerals deal that opens preferential access to Ukrainian resources while channeling funds into Ukraine\u0019s reconstruction. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko formalized the agreement in a signing ceremony shared on X by the Treasury.
Bessent hailed the pact as a sign of "both sides' commitment to lasting peace and prosperity in Ukraine." Svyrydenko noted that Washington\u0019s contributions could extend beyond direct funding, potentially including new support such as air defense systems.
In Kyiv, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal praised the deal as "good, equal and beneficial," emphasizing that Ukraine retains full control over its subsoil, infrastructure and natural resources. The joint investment fund, split with equal voting rights, ensures that profits will be reinvested exclusively into Ukraine\u0019s future growth.
This agreement follows a rocky start on February 28, when a heated Oval Office exchange derailed the initial signing. Multiple rounds of negotiations in Saudi Arabia and technical talks in Washington in mid-April led to a memorandum of intent on April 17, setting the stage for Wednesday\u0019s final pact.
For global citizens, entrepreneurs and changemakers, this deal highlights a new chapter in Ukraine\u0019s post-conflict recovery, blending economic opportunity with strategic partnership. As investment flows into critical sectors, the agreement could redefine how international cooperation supports reconstruction and resilience.
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