US President Donald Trump commented on the signing of the agreement with Ukraine regarding the use of minerals, stating that the US “will gain much more from this agreement than the 350 billion dollars that were provided to Ukraine“. According to him, this agreement will help protect investments and Washington’s financial assistance to Kyiv.
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“We have entered into an agreement under which our funds will be secure, and we can begin their extraction. This is also beneficial for Ukraine, as the presence of American specialists at the extraction sites will help protect the country and prevent malicious interference in the areas of operation,” Trump noted.
Reactions from World Leaders and Prospects for Peace
When asked if this agreement could influence the behavior of Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, Trump replied: “Well, maybe so“.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the signing of the agreement an important step towards ending the war.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that this agreement is a clear signal to Russia that the Trump administration supports the peace process and values Ukraine’s independence. He stated that this cooperation demonstrates both sides’ commitment to lasting peace and stability.
The Office of the President of Ukraine expressed optimism about the consequences of the signed agreement. Officials stressed that after this, “
if you have a strategic partnership agreement, you will not give this territory to a direct competitor, as you will protect your assets
“. They believe that such cooperation with the US will reduce risks for Ukraine and contribute to diplomatic efforts to end the war.