Ukraine Set to Cede Minerals to US Today for Reconstruction, Protection

Ukraine is preparing to seal a landmark agreement with the United States today that could reshape its post-war recovery and deepen economic ties between the two nations.

The deal, focused on natural resources and infrastructure, is expected to establish a joint investment fund that channels both American capital and Ukrainian resource revenues into reconstruction and development projects.

According to reports, the fund will be co-managed by both countries.

Ukraine is committing to allocate 50% of future earnings from state-owned natural resource assets such as rare earth minerals, oil, and gas into the fund.

In return, the United States will support the initiative with financial contributions and technical assistance, aimed at rebuilding Ukraine’s economy and securing long-term growth.

Crucially, the agreement makes no claim over Ukraine’s natural gas infrastructure, a major sticking point in earlier drafts. It also avoids outlining any direct profit for the U.S., focusing instead on investment and strategic cooperation.

The deal is seen as part of a broader effort to stabilize Ukraine’s economy and pave the way for further integration with the European Union.

This development comes after months of negotiations and a failed attempt to finalize the agreement earlier this year.

U.S. President Donald Trump has positioned the deal as a way for Ukraine to contribute to its own recovery after years of Western aid, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasized the need for such partnerships to also reflect meaningful security guarantees.

Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko is currently in Washington, signaling the agreement could be signed within hours.

Additional details on how the fund will operate are expected to follow, pending parliamentary approval in Kyiv.

As Ukraine continues to rebuild after years of conflict, this agreement could mark a turning point not just in economic terms, but in the strategic direction of Ukraine’s international partnerships.