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U.S. and Ukraine Finalize Resource-for-Aid Agreement

The pact secures U.S. access to Ukraine’s critical minerals and energy resources while funding reconstruction, but excludes security guarantees.

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Donald Trump und Wolodymyr Selenskyj kurz vor dem Eklat im Weißen Haus Ende Februar.

Overview

  • The U.S.-Ukraine agreement ties American military and reconstruction aid to secured access to Ukraine’s rare earths, oil, gas, and other minerals, which remain under Ukrainian ownership.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy described the deal as ‘fair’ and a pathway to significant investments, while U.S. Finance Minister Scott Bessent called it ‘historic.’
  • The agreement does not include formal security guarantees for Ukraine, raising questions about its ability to deter Russian aggression.
  • The pact explicitly supports Ukraine’s EU accession ambitions and prohibits provisions that could hinder its membership bid.
  • Logistical challenges, including outdated geological surveys and resource deposits in Russian-occupied territories, may complicate implementation.