Ukraine’s signature on a historic agreement with Washington on rare land minerals
propagandaUkrainian official announced on Wednesday An agreement on behalf of the government has signed an investment fund for Reconstruction between the United States and Ukraine. The agreement aims to create an environment that enhances greater economic growth for both countries.
“Along with the United States, we are creating the fund that attracts global investments to our country,” said Svydenko, Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine, at X Yulia: The agreement has many variablesSvydenko is detailed in a long thread of posts.
All resourcesBoth the ground and the navy, in what is defined as Ukrainian lands It will remain under the control of Ukraine. KYIV also maintains the right to define it What and where is it extracted, which confirms that the sub -soil The ownership of the state remains, and it is a term dedicated to the agreement.
The fund will be created by 50 % and will be managed jointly by Ukraine and the United States. None of the parties will have the majority of votesWhich reflects a real equal connection that depends on mutual benefit, cooperation and respect.
The agreement will not impose any change in the classification of companies ’legal records. Government companies such as Okranaf and Energatom will remain a state. The agreement does not mention any financial commitment to Ukraine with the United States.
It happens after the American President, Donald Trump, will give up his insistence that the agreement will pay Washington Billions of dollars have already been delivered From the beginning of the great invasion Ukraine from Russia in February 2022.
Ukrainian Prime Minister, Dennis celebrated the achievement, and filtered it as successfulSince Trump had previously requested $ 500,000 million (442,000 million euros) from The rare land entered like payment. The implementation of the agreement will allow both countries to enhance their economic potential through joint cooperation.
Do not enter into integration in the European Union
The agreement is compatible with the constitution of Ukraine It does not change the course of European integration. The document is compatible with national legislation and does not contradict any international obligations of Ukraine.
Kyiv is sure that the agreement indicates to other countries that Ukraine is a global actor Reliable and highlighting your intention to cooperate with your partners and find long -term agreements for decades.
50 % of the funds of new licenses for projects within the scope of materials, oil and critical gas, which will be transferred to the budget after the establishment of the box. Income is not included from the projects that are already underway or budget income in the box.
Also agreement Commitment in Washington in Contribute to attracting More investments and technology For kyiv. The Fund will have direct support from the United States government through the International Development Finance Company (DFC). DFC will help attract new investments Business technology and funds from both the United States and the European Union, and other countries that support Kiev’s fight against Moscow. Technology has emerged as an important element in the agreement, because Ukraine considers it important to ensure not only capital, but also innovation.
The income resulting from the fund will not impose a tax
Income boxes and contributions They will not pay either in the United States or UkraineSo that investments produce the largest possible results for both parties.
Both countries will contribute equally to the fund. Svydenko states that, in addition to direct funds, Washington can choose Providing additional support ArmamentAs anti -file systems. KYIV will also play its role and will comply with 50 % agreed on income resulting from new rents and licenses, if necessary.
the next, The joint fund will invest the capital in mining projects Natural resources, as well as in other relevant infrastructure. Ukraine and the joint United States will decide concrete investment projects. however, The agreement states that these investments will be made exclusively in Ukraine.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent announced, in a video posted in X This association allows the United States to invest with UkraineTo cancel the assets of Ukraine growth, fill in American talent standards, capital and governance that will improve the investment climate in Ukraine and accelerate the economic recovery of Ukraine. ” Both countries claim that the agreement is depicted as an investment Long -term joint, to be held to the past decades.
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