×
GreekEnglish

×
  • Politics
  • Diaspora
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Cooking
Sunday
01
Feb 2026
weather symbol
Athens 14°C
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • World
  • Diaspora
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Mediterranean Cooking
  • Weather
Contact follow Protothema:
Powered by Cloudevo
> World

Bloomberg: Ukraine ready to sign mineral agreement with the US as early as today

The agreement includes the creation of a joint fund to manage Ukraine's investment projects

Newsroom April 30 02:33

Ukraine is prepared to sign an agreement with the United States that is expected to strengthen their strategic cooperation and deepen economic ties, according to a source familiar with the matter, cited by Bloomberg.

The agreement, which involves the establishment of a joint investment management fund, has been finalized and could be signed as soon as today.

According to the draft, the U.S. and Ukraine will work to create conditions that promote investment in Ukraine’s mining, energy, and related technology sectors. Washington also acknowledges Kyiv’s intent to avoid any conflict with its plans for European Union accession—something Ukraine considers a “red line” in ongoing talks.

In a major development, the U.S. has agreed that only future military aid provided after the agreement is signed will count toward America’s contribution to the fund. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated on Sunday that Washington had withdrawn its demand to include billions of dollars in aid already delivered since the start of the Russian invasion.

The signing may take place as President Donald Trump grows increasingly frustrated with delays in achieving a ceasefire in the war, now entering its fourth year. Trump has questioned whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to engage in peace talks, which Trump had pledged to initiate within the first 100 days of his new administration. The White House said Tuesday it is “confident” that the agreement on critical minerals with Ukraine will be signed.

According to the draft, the agreement “strengthens the strategic partnership between the two parties for the long-term reconstruction and modernization of Ukraine in response to the widespread destruction caused by the full-scale Russian invasion.”

Two other technical agreements detailing how the joint fund will operate have yet to be finalized.

>Related articles

Historic opportunity for Greek agri-food products from the EU–India agreement – Tariffs on olive oil reduced to zero

The signatures were finalized for the first agreement to sell US LNG to Ukraine

Mitsotakis: In order to be a prosperous and democratic country, we must be safe – Citizens accept that defense spending is necessary

A spokesperson for the U.S. Treasury Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The signing is expected to follow a memorandum of intent signed in April, with both sides continuing to negotiate technical details. The agreement also stipulates that the U.S. will have priority access to profits transferred to a special reconstruction fund controlled by Washington.

A previous attempt to finalize the agreement failed earlier this year after a clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump, along with Vice President JD Vance, in the Oval Office. Zelensky met privately with the U.S. President last Saturday at the Vatican before the funeral of Pope Francis.

Ask me anything

Explore related questions

#bloomberg#eu#European Union#ukraine#US
> More World

Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news

See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr

> Latest Stories

Tomorrow, Mitsotakis’ address on constitutional revision will propose changes to 70 of the 120 articles

February 1, 2026

Agiokampos flooded in Larissa: Roads and sea became one (videos)

February 1, 2026

Searches at “Violanta” factory temporarily halted due to risk of new explosion

February 1, 2026

Greek Interior Minister: We are preparing electronic voting for the 2028 local government elections

February 1, 2026

Time of decisions for Iran: Tehran speaks of a “framework for dialogue,” as Trump’s “armada” is within firing range

February 1, 2026

Crew abandonment a scourge: Record in 2025 with 6,223 sailors and the “shadow fleet” in focus

February 1, 2026

First wave of weather deterioration underway: Seven regions on Red Code and a barrage of 112 alerts

February 1, 2026

No more virtual invoices: Real-time VAT monitoring is coming

February 1, 2026
All News

> World

Time of decisions for Iran: Tehran speaks of a “framework for dialogue,” as Trump’s “armada” is within firing range

The 3+1 options Trump is considering, as he is called upon to decide soon – The American president would like a quick Venezuela and Maduro-style strike, however experts rule out a “shock and awe” scenario for Iran

February 1, 2026

Iran: A framework for negotiations with the US is taking shape

January 31, 2026

New Epstein documents: Photos show Prince Andrew over a woman lying on the floor (photos)

January 31, 2026

More than 3.5 million Epstein case documents made public: Andrew’s email about a “beautiful” 26-year-old Russian woman, 3,200 references to Trump

January 30, 2026

Syria: ‘Closed security zone’ declared in Al Hall camp, where relatives of Islamic State members live

January 30, 2026
Homepage
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY COOKIES POLICY TERM OF USE
Powered by Cloudevo
Copyright © 2026 Πρώτο Θέμα