US, Ukraine sign 'investment' deal for natural resources Kalika Mehta with AP, AFP, DPA, Reuters +++ © 2025 Deutsche Welle

US, Ukraine sign 'investment' deal for natural resources Kalika Mehta with AP, AFP, DPA, Reuters 13 hours ago13 hours ago Few details are known about the agreement to form a "reconstruction investment" fund. However, Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has said Kyiv will retain full ownership of Ukrainian mineral resources. https://www.dw.com/en/us-ukraine-sign-investment-deal-for-natural-resources/a-72403957 © 2025 Deutsche Welle US gets access to Ukraine's minerals in defense deal Joel Dullroy 8 hours ago8 hours ago The US president said: "We wanted something for our efforts." And Ukraine's defense minister described the minerals deal as "equal and good." Some of the more difficult aspects of the agreement — such as repayment for past US help and a block on EU membership for Ukraine — have been negotiated out of the deal. https://www.dw.com/en/us-gets-access-to-ukraines-minerals-in-defense-deal/video-72404574 © 2025 Deutsche Welle Ukraine updates: Details emerge on Washington, Kyiv deal Dmytro Hubenko with AP, AFP, dpa, Reuters Published 04/30/2025Published April 30, 2025last updated 2 hours agolast updated 2 hours ago The long-awaited "reconstruction investment" agreement allows US access to Ukrainian natural resources, the US Treasury Department said. Unlike previous drafts, the deal doesn't block Kyiv's EU accession. DW has more. https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-details-emerge-on-washington-kyiv-deal/live-72398938 © 2025 Deutsche Welle