U.S. and Ukraine Sign Strategic Resources Pact and Launch Reconstruction Fund

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U.S. and Ukraine Forge Strategic Resources Pact and Launch Reconstruction Fund

 

The United States and Ukraine have signed a new agreement focused on mineral resources and economic recovery, marking a significant step in their evolving strategic partnership. As announced by the U.S. Treasury, the deal includes not only cooperation over Ukraine’s valuable natural resources but also the creation of a joint American-Ukrainian reconstruction investment fund. This initiative aims to help rebuild the war-torn country and support its long-term economic future.

 

For Kyiv, this deal is more than just economic—it’s a lifeline. Ukrainian officials see it as essential to securing ongoing U.S. military assistance in their defense against the Russian invasion, which has devastated large parts of the country and placed immense strain on its economy and infrastructure. The U.S. Treasury emphasized that the agreement stems from Washington’s deep involvement in Ukraine’s defense. "In recognition of the significant financial and material support" the U.S. has provided to the "defence of Ukraine... this economic partnership positions our two countries to work collaboratively and invest together to... accelerate Ukraine's economic recovery," the department said in a statement.

 

The agreement was also framed as a message to Moscow. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made clear that the Trump administration views this deal as part of a broader commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and prosperity. "This 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," Bessent said. His remarks underscored the political and symbolic weight of the agreement, which aims to strengthen Ukraine’s independence while countering Russian aggression.

 

 

President Donald Trump, who has previously expressed skepticism about continued foreign aid, indicated earlier this year that he wanted the U.S. to benefit more directly from its support to Ukraine. In February, he referred to Ukraine’s rare earth materials as a form of reimbursement for the extensive financial aid the U.S. has delivered. These rare earths are critical for various high-tech industries, including defense and energy, making them strategically important assets.

 

However, negotiations leading up to the deal were far from smooth. Relations between Washington and Kyiv have been tense in recent months, particularly after a reportedly heated Oval Office meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. That meeting led to a stall in talks, with progress on the agreement delayed by political friction and misaligned expectations on both sides.

 

Despite these challenges, the finalization of the mineral resources pact and the establishment of the reconstruction fund signal a renewed commitment to collaboration. It suggests that both governments, despite previous disagreements, recognize the strategic necessity of working together to address Ukraine’s wartime needs and lay the foundation for its post-war recovery.

 

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[Tug]

I hope it bears fruit but I doubt it will.putin ain’t going to stop and trump won’t allow us to supply Ukraine with the tools to defend herself.I would be absolutely delighted to be wrong about it……

[RuamRudy]

This feels very much like a vulture circling a dying animal. I presume the contributions of all other donor countries will be equally recognised? 

[Stiddle Mump]

Both leaning forward. A deal is close.

 

 

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