Overview

• The US has reduced its estimate of aid provided to Ukraine since 2022 from $300 billion to approximately $100 billion, aligning closer to Kyiv's calculations.
• The proposed agreement involves profit-sharing from Ukraine's strategic mineral and infrastructure projects as compensation for prior US military assistance.
• Negotiators have finalized most legal aspects of the memorandum, which will require ratification by Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada after signing.
• Key drafts reportedly avoid framing past US aid as a debt owed by Ukraine, addressing a major point of contention in the talks.
• Both sides anticipate signing the memorandum of intent within days, marking a significant step toward formalizing the economic partnership.