Yuliia Svyrydenko
A Ukrainian government delegation has arrived in Washington for talks. The priorities are strengthening sanctions against Russia, returning stolen children, and launching an investment fund for reconstruction.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak arrived in Washington at the head of a delegation to discuss defense support, sanctions against Russia and the reconstruction of Ukraine. Meetings with representatives of both parties are also planned.
Yulia Svyrydenko announced the completion of all procedures for the launch of the US-Ukraine Reconstruction Fund. The fund will promote the reconstruction and economic growth of Ukraine.
In a year, Prozorro online auctions brought the state over UAH 2 billion from the sale of confiscated property. The funds went to the Fund for the Liquidation of the Consequences of Armed Aggression, the value of assets almost doubled.
The US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund will have equal management. Key decisions will be made unanimously by representatives of both countries.
Ukraine has fulfilled all the conditions for the start of the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Fund. It will invest exclusively in Ukraine, providing joint management with America.
The US expects to receive $350 billion in profit from investments in Ukrainian minerals. Ukraine will also receive similar profits and new jobs.
The American side believes that the agreement on minerals is an element of the security architecture, but not a replacement for guarantees. US investments in Ukraine are also an element of security.
Government officials expect the Reconstruction Investment Fund to become operational within weeks of the agreement's ratification. The fund will be financed by the United States and 50% of rental payments from new deposits.
Yulia Svyrydenko explained the mechanism of operation of the Investment Fund for Reconstruction with the USA. The fund can finance a mining project, but will not do it itself.
The agreement with the USA does not involve the transfer of mineral resources or licenses. Svyrydenko emphasized that control over mineral resources remains with Ukraine. In addition, the agreement opens the way for new military assistance.
Ukraine and the United States have signed an equal agreement on economic partnership, which provides for investments in Ukraine and modernization of production. The agreement will be sent to the Verkhovna Rada for ratification.
A Trump adviser said a new agreement with Ukraine should reimburse American taxpayers for money spent subsidizing the war. Trump's goal is to stop the killings and achieve peace.
Donald Trump stated that the US will be able to compensate for the $350 billion in aid to Ukraine by gaining access to its mineral resources. Control over the agreement is entrusted to the US Secretary of the Treasury.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the agreement with Kyiv on the creation of an Investment Fund for Reconstruction is a step towards ending the war. According to him, the document was adopted thanks to the leadership of Donald Trump.
Ukraine and the USA have created an investment fund that will attract Western investments. The agreement envisages an equal partnership and the absence of Ukraine's debt obligations.
According to Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine and the USA are creating a Fund that will attract investments into the country. The agreement envisages equality, Ukrainian control over resources, and the absence of debt obligations.
The US is ready to sign a mineral supply agreement with Ukraine on Wednesday, but the Ukrainian side is trying to revise some of the terms regarding transparency and accountability.
The media notes that Ukraine tried to revise the terms of the agreement with the US at the last minute. Signing is possible if Ukraine returns to the original terms, but requires ratification by parliament.
Ukraine and the USA may sign a mineral agreement today. Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Sviridenko will be in Washington today.
Ukraine is ready to sign a natural resources agreement with the United States. The project envisages the creation of a joint fund to manage Ukrainian investment projects.
President Zelenskyy reported progress on the agreement with the US regarding rare earth metals. The agreement is expected to bring economic benefits to both countries.
Yulia Svyrydenko presented Prince Harry with an Easter basket with paska baked from flour from demined fields of Sumy region. Pysanky for the basket were made by the mother of the deceased paramedic Iryna Tsybukh.
A Ukrainian delegation will travel to the United States to discuss a new rare earth minerals agreement. The negotiations aim to reach a mutually beneficial text of the agreement.
According to Zelenskyy, the trade turnover between Ukraine and the USA is small, and the volume of arms supplies will not be affected. He added that Kyiv is working to improve conditions.
The US has introduced a 10% duty for Ukraine, but it is not critical. In 2024, exports to the US amounted to $874 million, while imports reached $3.4 billion. Ukraine is hoping for better terms.
Exports of goods from Ukraine in March 2025 increased by 18%. The total volume of exports amounted to almost $9.9 billion, and the EU remains the largest partner.
Ihor Degnera, head of the State Labor Service, declared UAH 1,470,889 in income for 2024, including salary and trade union payments. His wife declared UAH 417,000 in income.
The Ukrainian government is working on an agreement with the United States on minerals that will reflect the interests of Ukraine. Zelenskyy stated that the United States has proposed a new version of the agreement.
The Ukrainian government has received the text of the agreement from the United States regarding mineral resources. A final consensus has not yet been reached, and processing and consultations are ongoing.