U.S. and Ukraine sign landmark deal to establish reconstruction fund and secure natural resources access

This strategic partnership not only gives the U.S. vital access to Ukraine's mineral wealth but also positions both nations for economic recovery amid ongoing conflict, reshaping regional dynamics.

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Future Outlook

Long-term Vision for U.S.-Ukraine Economic Cooperation

It is important that the agreement will become a signal to other global players that it is reliable to cooperate with Ukraine in the long term — for decades.
Yulia Svyrydenko
Minister of Economic Development and Trade
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Key Facts
  • Strategic investment is aimed at economic recovery and innovation, with a focus on attracting global investments into Ukraine.Dw

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Background Context

Foundations of the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund

It is the Ukrainian state that determines what and where to extract.
Yulia Svyrydenko
Ukrainian Economy Minister
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Percentage of profits and royalties for the fund
50%
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Key Facts
  • Ukraine and the U.S. signed a long-awaited agreement on a joint fund to invest in Ukraine's reconstruction on April 30, providing Washington with preferred access to natural resources.USA TodayAljazeeraTheguardian+4
  • Joint U.S.-Ukrainian Fund for reconstruction will receive 50% of profits and royalties from new natural resources permits in Ukraine, reflecting an equal partnership.USA TodayCnbc
  • Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko emphasized that Kyiv will retain full ownership of its mineral resources despite the joint fund.Dw
  • U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted that the agreement marks a significant commitment to a peace process centered on a free and prosperous Ukraine.Aljazeera

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