US, Ukraine sign minerals memorandum amid ongoing negotiations for full deal
Friday, 18 April 2025 Ukraine and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding, signaling progress toward a minerals agreement and broader economic partnership. This agreement aims to leverage Ukraine's natural resources, including rare earth metals, oil, and gas, to finance postwar reconstruction with potential involvement of American firms. The final deal requires ratification by both the US Congress and the Ukrainian parliament.
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