What we know about US and Ukraine minerals deal

      US and Ukraine minerals deal

       
On April 30, 2025, the US and Ukraine made a big agreement.
         The goal? To help rebuild Ukraine after the war — by using its natural resources like
         lithium, titanium, and gas.

         These minerals are super valuable — used in batteries, electric cars, phones, weapons, etc.

       So What’s in the Deal?

1. A Shared Fund:

   • The US and Ukraine will create a big fund together.

   • This money will be used to dig up and use Ukraine’s minerals.

   • It’s meant to bring in investors and help the economy grow.

2. Sharing the Profits:

   • Ukraine will put half of what it earns from selling these minerals into the fund.

   • This will continue until the fund reaches $500 billion.

   • BUT — Ukraine still owns everything. Nothing is being sold to the US.

3. No Loans, No Payback:

   • This is not a loan.

   • Ukraine doesn’t have to repay anything.

   • It’s a partnership, not debt.

4. No Military Protection:

   • This deal doesn’t include US military help.

   • Ukraine had hoped for that — but it’s not part of the deal.

     
Why Does This Matter?

• Ukraine has a lot of rare minerals the world needs.

• But the war has made it hard to use them — roads and factories are damaged.

• Some mineral areas are in Russian-controlled zones, so they can’t be touched right now.

      The Problems

• No military promises — Ukraine is still fighting the war.

• Some important mines are in areas Russia controls.

• Rebuilding everything will take time and a lot of effort.

     
Simple Summary:

• US and Ukraine team up to develop minerals.

• Ukraine keeps full ownership.

• Profits go into a shared fund — no loans or debts.

• No military support included.

• It’s good for Ukraine’s future — but not an easy road.