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Trump asserts that the anticipated Ukraine minerals agreement would yield over $350 billion.
President Trump Claims Potential Huge Gains from Ukrainian Minerals Deal
In a recent interview, US President Donald Trump touted a potential windfall from a mineral deal with Ukraine, claiming it could generate more revenue for Washington than the so-called $350 billion Trump alleges has been spent on supporting Kyiv.
Addressing NewsNation, an American cable news network, Trump cited the $350 billion figure, prompting doubts about its accuracy. Analysts suggest the real figure may be lower.
Trump emphasized the potential of Ukraine's "great rare earths," suggesting a deal signed between the nations could yield greater returns. He elaborated, "We made a deal today where we get much more, in theory, than the US$350 billion."
Remarking on the regional conflict, Trump expressed a desire to help forge a lasting peace agreement to end casualties on both sides and among civilians.
Critical Minerals Agreement
On 30 April, the United States and Ukraine sealed a significant agreement, known as the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund. The pact is designed to revitalize Ukraine's economy post-Russia's full-scale invasion.
The agreement's primary objective is to develop Ukraine's natural resources, particularly critical minerals and fossil fuels. This endeavor signals a collaborative effort to bolster economic ties and support Ukraine's sovereignty.
Under the agreement, Ukraine will allocate half of the future royalties from licenses for critical minerals, oil, and gas exploration to the fund. The agreement allows Ukraine to retain control over its national resources while partnering with the United States for mutual benefit.
American taxpayers could potentially profit through investments and securing vital resources for modern manufacturing. Reconstruction projects could recovery some of the $120 billion in aid sent since the war began.
Potential Gains and Implications
While ideas of $350 billion in aid for Ukraine circulate, it's essential to note that the figures aren't mentioned in the recent agreements or releases. The potential revenue gains will depend on the success of joint ventures and the growth of Ukraine's economy after reconstruction.
Nonetheless, the cooperation could yield attractive opportunities for both nations in trade, investments, and strategic resource acquisition, offering long-term financial benefits.
- President Trump believes a potential mineral deal with Ukraine could generate more revenue for the US than the alleged $350 billion spent on supporting Kyiv.
- In the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund agreement, Ukraine will allocate half of the future royalties from licenses for critical minerals, oil, and gas exploration to the fund.
- Trump expressed a desire to help forge a lasting peace agreement to end casualties in the regional conflict and among civilians.
- The United States and Ukraine sealed a significant agreement, the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, to revitalize Ukraine's economy and bolster economic ties.
- The agreement signals a collaborative effort to develop Ukraine's natural resources, particularly critical minerals and fossil fuels, and supports Ukraine's sovereignty.
- The potential revenue gains from the joint ventures in the critical minerals agreement will depend on the success of the reconstruction projects and the growth of Ukraine's economy.
