After months of tense back-and-forth, Ukraine and the U.S. have finally inked a minerals and energy deal with billion-dollar implications.
Think of it as a strategic trade: Ukraine’s rare earth riches in exchange for America’s continued support in the war effort.
And its eventual reconstruction.
But getting there wasn’t smooth sailing.
Ukraine’s Deputy PM Yulia Svyrydenko flew to D.C. to close the deal.
Just as Trump’s camp was pushing for extra documents—an eleventh-hour twist.
Still, the handshake happened.
“It’s a truly equal, good international agreement,” said Ukraine’s PM Denys Shmyhal, stressing that Kyiv retains full ownership of its resources.
What’s The Plan?
A 50:50 joint investment fund bankrolled by future profits from new natural resource licenses.
U.S. aid—yes, new aid—could count as America’s contribution.
But make no mistake: Trump wants returns.
“They have things a lot of places don’t,” he told NewsNation, referring to Ukraine’s mineral bounty.
So is this a win-win or just geopolitics dressed up as partnership?
