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US and Ukraine Finalize “Historic” Mineral Pact After Vatican Talks, Says Zelenskyy

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US and Ukraine Finalize “Historic” Mineral Pact After Vatican Talks, Says Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated during a press conference in Kyiv on April 22, 2025, that the Ukrainian delegation at the talks in London has a mandate to discuss an unconditional or partial ceasefire in response to the enemy’s actions. (Source: Gett

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine and the United States have signed the minerals deal.

In the statement released on May 1, Zelenskyy emphasized that the agreement would soon be sent to the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, for ratification, underscoring the government’s commitment to ensuring no delays in the process.

“Our government team, led by First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, along with representatives from the Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Justice, worked diligently to prepare this agreement,” Zelenskyy stated.

He noted that the agreement had undergone significant revisions during its preparation, ultimately becoming a balanced deal that opens doors for substantial investments in Ukraine. It also promises to modernize both production sectors and legal practices within the country.

The agreement, Zelenskyy confirmed, contains no debt obligations and includes the creation of a Recovery Fund aimed at investing in Ukraine’s future.

This fund will operate in partnership with the US, ensuring that both nations benefit from the collaboration.

“This is working together with America on fair terms, where both the Ukrainian state and the United States, which help us in defense, can earn in partnership,” he added.

Zelenskyy also highlighted discussions with US President Donald Trump, which took place during a meeting in the Vatican. He referred to the agreement as a “historic” first result of that dialogue, expressing anticipation for further outcomes from the ongoing conversation between the two leaders.

“In fact, now we have the first result of the Vatican meeting, which makes it truly historic. We are also looking forward to other results of our conversation,” Zelenskyy stated.

In related news, a large bipartisan majority in the US Senate supports a bill that would impose severe new sanctions on Russia and impose significant tariffs on nations continuing to purchase its oil and gas, unless Russian leader Vladimir Putin agrees to serious negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, Senator Lindsey Graham said.

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