Overview

• The United States and Ukraine signed an economic agreement on April 30, 2025, creating a joint fund to finance Ukraine's postwar reconstruction.
• The pact grants the U.S. preferential access to Ukrainian natural resources, including minerals, oil, and gas, while affirming Ukraine's full ownership and control over these assets.
• The agreement excludes recognition of prior U.S. military and economic aid as a debt owed by Ukraine, a key point of contention during negotiations.
• Despite Ukraine's requests, the signed agreement does not include explicit U.S. security guarantees against Russian aggression.
• The text requires formal approval by the Ukrainian government and ratification by the Verkhovna Rada before it can take effect.