Core Points - The U.S. and Ukraine have reached an agreement on a mineral resources deal, allowing the U.S. to have preferential rights in developing Ukraine's natural resources, including aluminum, graphite, oil, and natural gas [1] - The agreement was signed after a series of negotiations and pressures from the U.S., particularly from Trump, who had previously threatened Ukraine with high demands [1][19] Agreement Details - The agreement establishes a Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, with a 50:50 ownership structure between the U.S. and Ukraine, to be jointly managed [4][7] - Ukraine retains ownership and control over its mineral resources, with the government having the authority to decide on resource extraction locations [5][7] - The fund's profits will be reinvested in new projects or reconstruction efforts in Ukraine for the first ten years, with no distribution of profits during this period [5][10] - The agreement does not mention any debt obligations of Ukraine to the U.S., which was a significant point of contention in earlier negotiations [6][9] - The fund will be financed entirely by new license revenues from key materials and oil and gas projects, with existing project revenues excluded [10] - The agreement aligns with Ukraine's constitutional and European integration processes, signaling reliability for long-term cooperation with global partners [9][10] Negotiation Background - The negotiations faced multiple challenges, including disagreements over the initial terms and additional U.S. demands that complicated the discussions [15][20] - Trump's strong negotiating stance and Ukraine's cautious approach were evident throughout the process, leading to a perception that Ukraine had limited negotiating power [16][23] - The final agreement was reached after a brief meeting between Trump and Zelensky, which was described as potentially historic by Zelensky [17][18]
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Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-01 07:29