Ukrainian Parliament Ratifies U.S. Minerals Deal Amid Reconstruction Efforts
Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada has ratified a controversial minerals agreement with the United States, securing bipartisan support with 338 votes in favor. The deal grants U.S. entities access to Ukraine’s natural resources as partial compensation for wartime aid.
Opposition lawmakers criticized the agreement during heated debates, though caveats were added to address concerns about pending supplemental agreements. This strategic partnership accelerates reconstruction efforts while deepening economic ties between the nations.