Ukraine is set to sign a strategic minerals deal with the United States, bolstering its economic recovery and securing key resources for Western supply chains. The agreement, which includes joint ventures in lithium and rare earth metals, is part of a broader effort to reduce dependency on China.
The 50-50 investment model will focus on extraction and processing, with oversight by U.S. and Ukrainian officials. It comes as Ukraine pushes to rebuild its war-torn economy through innovation and global partnerships.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the deal will “cement Ukraine as a cornerstone in the clean tech future,” while also strengthening ties between Kyiv and Washington ahead of NATO accession discussions.
Critics have raised concerns about environmental oversight and worker protections, but Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy insists it is prepared to meet global ESG standards.
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