Despite ongoing negotiations regarding Ukraine's natural resources, the Trump administration insists on terms that require Ukraine to concede half of its extraction revenues. This deal involves minerals, gas, oil, and infrastructure earnings, raising concerns within the Ukrainian government regarding sovereignty and financial stability.
The administration's draft proposal, dated February 21, 2025, indicates that revenues would funnel into a fund with 100% American financial interests, valued at $500 billion—more than double Ukraine's pre-war GDP. These conditions do not include any guarantees of security from the U.S., a crucial element previously sought by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
While Kyiv has entered into discussions regarding the latest proposal, Zelensky has shown resistance to its terms, hinting at the complex dynamics at play in balancing international support with national interests.
The administration's draft proposal, dated February 21, 2025, indicates that revenues would funnel into a fund with 100% American financial interests, valued at $500 billion—more than double Ukraine's pre-war GDP. These conditions do not include any guarantees of security from the U.S., a crucial element previously sought by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
While Kyiv has entered into discussions regarding the latest proposal, Zelensky has shown resistance to its terms, hinting at the complex dynamics at play in balancing international support with national interests.
