The Trump administration finalized an agreement with Ukraine that gives the U.S. access to the country’s mineral resources, according to The Wall Street Journal. The deal is part of a broader strategy to aid Ukraine’s reconstruction and deter further Russian attacks. The agreement establishes the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, a jointly managed, tax- and tariff-free fund to channel new military aid into Ukraine’s economy while attracting global investment. Ukraine will retain control over its minerals, contributing through newly issued licenses. The deal follows a tense period in U.S.-Ukraine relations, culminating in a one-on-one meeting between Trump and Zelensky at the Vatican.
