US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that could have massive impact on war with Russia

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US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that could have massive impact on war with Russia

Daily Mail
By STEPHEN M. LEPORE
30 April 2025



Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a video posted to X that 'this partnership allows the United States to invest alongside Ukraine, to unlock Ukraine´s growth assets, mobilize American talent, capital and governance standards that will improve Ukraine´s investment climate and accelerate Ukraine´s economic recovery.'

Ukraine´s Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed to The Associated Press that the deal has been signed in Washington.

In a post on X, she said 'Together with the United States, we are creating the Fund that will attract global investment to our country.'

The Financial Times reported that negotiators ran into a hurdle at the last minute over specific details that both parties previously agreed on.

Ukraine’s first deputy prime minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, who flew to Washington to sign the deal with US treasury secretary Scott Bessent, was reportedly told by his team to 'be ready to sign all agreements, or go back home.'

The Americans reportedly wanted Svyrydenko to sign both a framework deal and a detailed agreement on the joint fund.

Svyrydenko last night wrote on X: ‘Together with the United States, we are creating the fund that will attract global investment into our country. Its implementation allows both countries to expand their economic potential through equal co-operation and investment.

‘The United States will contribute to the fund. In addition to direct financial contributions, it may also provide new assistance – for example air defence systems for Ukraine.’

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I did not have faith that Zelinsky would actually follow through. But, it looks like he finally did it.
After losing ground since challenging the Trump admin, Zelinsky finally realized that he has no cards left to play.

Peace will now follow, soon.

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I did not have faith that Zelinsky would actually follow through. But, it looks like he finally did it.
After losing ground since challenging the Trump admin, Zelinsky finally realized that he has no cards left to play.

Peace will now follow, soon.

I am still not convinced he will hold up his end of the deal.

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Said it months ago here that Trump should walk away; as already posted I also don't trust the guy to not shaft us.

That said there are 3 upsides:

1) It should give pause to Russia since we now have a vital interest there
2) This weakens China since we will have less dependence on their rare earths
3) It will give Z the ability to buy weapons with his own dang money.