Ukraine and the United States are ready to sign a historic mineral agreement, which is an important step towards strengthening economic relations between the two countries. However, security experts tell the VOA that the anxiety persists about the widespread implications of the deal.
Ukraine’s Minister approved the agreement on Wednesday and US President Donald Trump confirmed that Ukrainian leader Volodimier Zelancesi would visit the White House on Friday to signed it.
The deal included the co-a-a-a-a-a-a-awards of the post-reconstruction fund and management for Ukraine, for which Ukraine would allocate 50% of the future revenue from the natural resources of the country.
The agreement states that the US will “maintain a long -term financial commitment for the development of a stable and economically rich Ukraine”.
The deal gives no direct reference to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, or about the future security arrangements for the Eastern European country, in addition to the same line: “The United States government supports Ukraine’s efforts for the security guarantee of the US. There is a need to establish permanent peace.
While the deal aims to unlock Ukraine’s mineral funds and enhances its economic improvement, security experts have warned that it may be less in addressing Ukraine’s ongoing security challenges amidst Russian aggression.
American trade perspective
Andy Dog, Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, the Telephone explained to the VOA that the deal is aimed at setting up a new American-Ukrainian fund, which focuses on the rich sub-Xuel resources of state-down enterprises and Ukraine, including gas, oil and significant minerals.
A counter -protest of American trade in Ukraine, Dog expressed optimism about the possible impact of the agreement: “We are excited. Professional managers can change these enterprises very quickly. It is a win for Big Ukrainian and American tax players,” he said on Wednesday.
Dog said that the fund unlocks rapid profits by presenting professional management for Ukraine’s state-down enterprises, which currently face issues of mismanagement.
“Ukraine has the second highest number of state-rummed enterprises in the world, many of which are being managed, or some are being misleaded by the Ukrainian state. Therefore, I think we get new professional fund managers in these institutions, and it is yours that you can sell professionals and gymnasiums, very quickly, ”he said.
Dog revealed that the discussion about Ukrainian economic capacity was more on the agenda between the two countries in 2024, “[s]When Senator Lindsay Graham came in March and May 2024, and we paid attention to it, and we look at the opportunity.
“To take advantage of the occasion, the war must end, and this deal, in his view, is a step good solution. I think it is real what the new administration is focusing under President Trump – Find ways to stop the killing of Ukrainian by Russian. This year is a ceasefire, 2025, and now that is the time when Ukrain is the greatest recovery in Europe since the world war, the biggest recovery in Europe and a nation’s resurrection in Europe since the world war. Will do, “He told the VOA.
Roman Opimkh, former General Director of Ukrainian Geological Survey. Both countries can benefit from this deal.
He said that this would help America diversify its rare metal supply and “reduce dependence on China”. For Ukraine, he said, the deal may enable post -war re -industrialization and economic development. We can renew our country’s industrial capacity and actually increase the role of Ukraine globally, ”Opimkh said by phone.
While the deal indicates Ukraine’s economic future American interest, security experts take care that this is not a comprehensive solution to Ukraine’s safety challenge.
Former Defense Minister Andrey Zagorodenuk, Chairman of the Center for Defense Strategies at Ukraine, said that in a phone call, the VOA stated that the deal has widespread implications: “The US implicated the deal as a demonstration of inherent selfishness in Ukraine, indicating support for Ukrainian stability. As the anchor investment, the ability to attract more processing for Ukrainian economy.
Zagorodnyuk warned that economic relations are “not enough” to guarantee Ukrainian sovereignty in front of Russian aggression. To prevent future attacks, Ukraine needs military power – on its own or partnership with NATO and European colleagues, he said to the VOA.
“We believe that Russia can try to manipulate the situation and tell Trump’s administration that even though they continue their aggression for any reunion, they will still respect American interests or something,” he said.
Asked by the VOA, what Ukraine needs from the US for long -term security, Zagorodenuk said that ideally, the country would have nato. However, “If NATO is not an option, there should be a package that enables Ukraine to defend against aggression.” This package must be strong, and that strength needs to be clarified [Russian President Vladimir] Putin, “He said.
Compromise statement
According to VOA sources, who cannot be named as they are not authorized to speak the matter, the talks about the deal details on Wednesday afternoon, Kiev Time’s cabinet ministers continued for a meeting.
According to news reports, Ukraine interacted on more favorable terms than the proposed US, which reduced the initial US demand for a $ 500 billion claim on its natural resources.
The deal does not include clear American security guarantee, which Keev originally survived. The US will maintain the decision -making authority within the fund under its own legal framework, in which ownership terms will be defined in subsequent agreements.
Geophagical effect
Despite praising Agrim as a step toxard to strengthen Ukraine’s economy, Trump recently pressured to finalize the Zelanceci as a “dictator” and quickly finalize the deal. Recovery of billions of dollars in military assistance sent to Ukraine.
The question is whether this economic partnership can promote permanent peace and stability in Ukraine.
