The Ukraine parliament unanimously shouts on an agreement to exploit mining with the United States of America.
propagandaparliament Ukraine He voted unanimously in favor of ratifying a Historical mineral agreement Fool USAAs the legislator announced. Parliament approved the agreement with a vote in favor of 338 deputies, much higher than 226 necessary votes, according to Ukrainian legislator Yaroslav Zeliznak in his telegram account. No deputy voted against or abstaining.
Ratification Major step To implement the agreement, it provides for the creation of a Joint Investment Fund With Washington. Certification takes place a week after Ukraine and the United States signed the agreement, which is expected to allow this last access to minerals and other basic natural resources in Ukraine. Kyiv expects the agreement to guarantee long support to defend Russia.
The agreement has been formed for months Tinsu negotiations. Ukrainian officials claim that the final agreement signed on May 1 is more useful for Ukraine than previous publications, which, according to them, would have reduced Kyiv to the state of a minor partner, while it would have been granted Washington’s rights unprecedented to the country’s resources.
The agreement creates a Reconstruction Fund For Ukraine, Kyiv officials expect it to be a way to ensure future US military aid. There was a previous agreement on the verge of signing earlier this year, but it separated after a A tense discussion screaming in the Oval Office US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and President of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelenski participated.
“We have formed a copy of the agreement it provides Useful conditions for both parties For both countries, the Ukrainian minister explained to the economy, Yulia Sfaidinko, on the Facebook post last week. “It is an agreement in which the United States refers to its commitment to promoting long -term peace in Ukraine and a recognition of the contribution that Ukraine made to global security by giving up its nuclear arsenal,” he added. Before signing the agreement at the beginning of this month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs won the state.
“The Mineral Agreement guarantees a A solid economic bond With Ukraine. We want this association to rely on security, on peace. In an interview with “Eurono”, a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Meghenion Houston, said in an interview with “Eurono” that it really depends on creating conditions for the Ukrainian people to obtain the future they deserve.
Ukraine believes that the agreement is a way to ensure that the greatest and most important ally is still committed Military support does not freezeWhich was the key to his three struggle The Russian invasion is widely. “This agreement clearly indicates Russia that the Trump administration is committed to a peace process that focuses on free, free and prosperous Ukrain
What includes the agreement?
Cover the agreement MineralsIncluding elements RareBut also other valuable resources, such as oil and natural gas, according to a text published by the Ukrainian government. It does not include resources that are already a source of income for the Ukrainian state.
The possible benefits of the agreement depend on the success of the new investments. Ukrainian officials also indicated that it does not indicate Not obligatory debt For Kyiv, which means that the fund’s benefits will not likely be customized for its previous support to the United States.
The officials also stressed that the agreement ensures that the full property of resources will remain in Ukraine and that the state will determine what can be extracted and where. The text of the agreement List of 55 metalsBut he says they can remember more. Trump has repeatedly expressed his interest in the rare land elements in Ukraine, some are included in the list, as well as others Critical mineralsLike titanium, lehium, uranium.
How will the investment fund work?
The agreement creates an investment fund for Reconstruction; According to Svidinko, both the United States and Ukraine will get the same weight in its management. The Fund will receive the support of the United States government through the International Development Agency, which hopes Ukraine to attract investments and technology from the United States and European countries.
Ukraine is expected to contribute to the box 50 % of all future benefits Natural property of state property. The United States will contribute to the form of funds and equipment directly, including the necessary anti -defense defense systems and other military aid.
Contributions in the fund It will re -invest In mining, oil and gas projects, as well as infrastructure. Svydenko said that no benefits from the box will be obtained during the first ten years.
Trump administration officials They pressed at first In favor of an agreement in which Washington will receive $ 500 million (442,000 million euros) in the advantages of mineral exploitation, such as compensation for its support in times of war. But Zelinski rejected the offer, saying that he would not sign an agreement “will be paid by ten generations of Ukrainians.”
