Ukraine ready to sign US minerals deal on April 30, source in President’s Office confirms

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.

Ukraine is ready to sign the long-anticipated minerals agreement with the U.S. and the signing could happen as early as April 30, a source in the President’s Office has told the Kyiv Independent.

According to the source, the final version of the deal includes a 50-50 investment structure between the two countries and contains “a lot of good details.”

The agreement excludes any provisions related to Ukraine’s debt for prior U.S. military or financial assistance.

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