“According to Taras Kachka, after the ratification of the agreement will start the creation of the fund itself”, – WRITE: www.radiosvoboda.org
“It must be ratified. This is directly recorded in the agreement itself. Therefore, it is obvious that we will start consultations with parliament, present it as transparently as possible. The agreement is unique and there were many manipulations, horror stories in the media. After the ratification of the agreement, the creation of the fund itself will begin and then work will begin to make investments, “he said on the air” We – Ukraine “.
According to the European Pravda, which has got acquainted with the document, the Agreement between the United States and Ukraine on the establishment of an investment fund of reconstruction applies to 57 minerals, it also refers to military assistance from the United States. However, as journalists say, many details, including those of political importance, will be spelled out in a technical agreement, which is now not ready for signing.
Earlier, Prime Minister Denis Shmigal announced that the government would hold tomorrow, May 1, consultations with factions, groups and the Verkhovna Rada’s leadership on ratification of the US Agreement.
Donald Trump has projected an agreement from the beginning of his second presidency in January. Both parties were ready to sign an agreement on natural resources in February, but the signatures were postponed after the meeting of Trump and President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky in the oval office turned into a dispute.
The US seeks access to more than 20 types of raw materials that are considered strategically important to their interests. These include titanium deposits that are used for the manufacture of aircraft wings and other aerospace products, as well as uranium used for nuclear energy, medical equipment and weapons. Ukraine also has lithium, graphite and manganese deposits used in electric vehicles.