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US, Ukraine Sign Minerals Deal
Above: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (L) and Yulia Svyrydenko (R), Ukraine's economy and first deputy prime minister, sign an agreement to establish a U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund on April 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Image copyright: via U.S. Department of Treasury
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
President Trump has been tireless in his efforts to secure a lasting peace deal for Ukraine. As part of those efforts, this latest agreement signals America's commitment to a free, sovereign, and prosperous Ukraine.
Pro-Ukraine narrative
This agreement is a historic achievement for Ukraine which has been able to secure more than fair terms for access to its mineral wealth. These terms include joint control over the fund and removing a clause that put the contract under the jurisdiction of U.S. courts, giving the countries parity in case of disagreement.