The Ukrainian parliament ratified the minerals agreement with the United States.

The Ukrainian Parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, ratified the grand investment agreement in strategic minerals with the United States, after receiving the support of 338 deputies. The agreement, signed on April 30 by representatives of Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump, establishes a joint fund called the Reconstruction Investment Fund that will give the United States preferential access to natural resource development projects in Ukraine. The new fund will be managed under an equal partnership, with financial contributions from both parties. Although the technical details of the fund's operation have not been released, it is known that the contributions will include revenues from sectors such as mining and energy.

Denys Shmyhalmarked by a strong disagreement between Zelensky and Trumpthe pact was finally softened compared to previous versions that,expressed concern about the alleged lack of transparency,Yulia Svyrydenkothey will be treated as independent commercial agreementsUkrainian legislators introduced key amendments to the agreement.grants the United States preferential rights to exploit Ukraine's mineral resources, will contribute to the country's reconstruction effort,the agreement also has an important political dimension.Scott Bessent,the agreement symbolizes a commitment to shared prosperity with Ukraine and an indirect form of strategic support,agreed upon a debt-free relationship,Ukraine seeks to restore its relationship with Washington after several months of diplomatic tensions.absence of concrete military guaranteesThe effective implementation of the fund and the pending technical agreements will be key