Overview

• The agreement creates a 50/50 jointly managed investment fund for Ukraine's reconstruction and resource development, with Ukraine maintaining full ownership of its natural resources.
• Future U.S. military aid will count as contributions to the fund, while past assistance is excluded, addressing a key Ukrainian demand during negotiations.
• The deal guarantees the U.S. privileged access to new investment projects involving critical resources like aluminum, graphite, oil, and natural gas.
• The agreement must be ratified by Ukraine's parliament (Verkhovna Rada) to take effect, marking a crucial next step in its implementation.
• Russian officials signal conditional openness to peace talks but emphasize their determination to achieve victory, complicating ongoing ceasefire discussions.