Ukraine and USA poised to sign pivotal mineral pact
The letter of intent regarding the agreement for the USA to utilise Ukrainian mineral deposits may be signed online as early as Thursday, declared the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, on 16 April.
Ukraine and the United States may sign a memorandum concerning the future establishment of a comprehensive mineral agreement. This announcement was made by President Volodymyr Zelensky during a press conference, as reported by local media, including the Unian agency.
Zelensky: Letter of intent on mineral agreement with the USA
Zelensky mentioned that a technical meeting on this issue took place last week and was described as "productive" and "positive." He added that discussions were held on Wednesday and are continuing into Thursday.
Zelensky stated that Yulia Svyrydenko, First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Economic Development and Trade, is collaborating closely with Scott Bessent’s team at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, as well as with Bessent himself. He added that a few days ago, the Americans suggested that the Ukrainians revisit one aspect of the plan. This does not alter the fact that a letter of intent for the future mineral agreement may be signed today, in a remote format.
Zelensky also addressed remarks by Trump, who described the missile attack on Sumy, which killed over 30 people, as a "mistake." The Ukrainian leader stressed that the Russian operation targeting Sumy cannot be dismissed as a "mistake", labeling it a deliberate act of murder aimed at the heart of the city. He underscored that there can be no justification when missiles strike a city's central area.
