Ukraine has reached an agreement to share revenue from its mineral resources with the United States, following considerable pressure from President Trump. The deal involves Ukraine contributing half of its future monetization revenues, like critical minerals and oil, to a fund, although initial demands were softened. Questions remain regarding the exact financial commitments and the absence of security guarantees that Ukraine sought amid ongoing conflict with Russia. The signing will include U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and Ukrainian officials and is expected to establish ongoing financial and strategic ties between the nations.
The draft agreement stated that Ukraine would contribute 50% of its revenues from future monetization of natural resources, including critical minerals, to a U.S.-owned fund.
Ukrainian officials have reportedly become increasingly comfortable with the deal as the United States removed more onerous conditions from the draft agreement.
Despite Ukraine's repeated requests for security guarantees in exchange for mineral rights, the most recent draft lacked any security commitments.
The final version is expected to be signed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Ukrainian counterpart, followed by Mr. Zelensky's signing in Washington.
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