U.S. and Ukraine to Sign Rare Earth Minerals and Energy Revenue-Sharing Agreement

The deal aims to boost Ukraine's reconstruction and secure U.S. access to critical resources while signaling continued support against Russian aggression.

• President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are set to formalize an agreement today in Washington, D.C., to jointly develop and share revenues from rare earth minerals, oil, and gas projects in Ukraine.
• The agreement includes the creation of a U.S.-Ukraine reconstruction investment fund, with Ukraine committing half of its revenues from these projects to the fund.
• Rare earth minerals are critical for technologies like electric vehicles, military equipment, and consumer electronics, with China currently dominating global production and processing.
• The deal is structured to share top-line revenues to prevent contractors from inflating costs and ensure both nations benefit equitably.
• This partnership is seen as a strategic move to bolster Ukraine's economy, reduce reliance on Chinese resources, and reaffirm U.S. commitment to Ukraine's security against Russian aggression.

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