Trump Secures U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal Amid Push for Long-Term Peace

In a major win for U.S. strategic interests and a bold step toward stabilizing Eastern Europe, President Donald Trump’s administration finalized a long-anticipated rare earth minerals agreement with Ukraine on Wednesday a move that sends a clear message to both Russia and the world America is back in charge.

The United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, will give the U.S. access to Ukraine’s critical mineral reserves including aluminum, graphite, oil, and natural gas while aiding Ukraine’s long-term recovery and reconstruction from the devastation inflicted by Russia’s war.

“Thanks to President Trump’s tireless efforts to secure a lasting peace, I am glad to announce the signing of today’s historic economic partnership,” Bessent said in a statement. “Economic security is national security.”

The deal, finalized after months of back-and-forth and last-minute haggling, marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy one that replaces the Biden-era blank check approach with tangible results and mutual accountability.

Trump previously clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in February after accusing Kyiv of dragging its feet on peace talks and economic cooperation. The friction escalated to the point that Zelensky was escorted out of the Oval Office without signing the minerals deal. That confrontation ultimately served its purpose and Zelensky came back to the table.

Now, with the agreement locked in:

• Ukraine gets military support and long-term U.S. reconstruction aid

• The U.S. gains guaranteed access to valuable natural resources

• The partnership is locked for 10 years, ensuring stability for both sides

This deal isn’t just about minerals. It’s about Trump’s bigger vision using America’s economic leverage to secure peace and rebuild shattered allies without endless war and unchecked spending. It’s a far cry from the Biden administration’s reckless foreign aid packages that offered no return on investment and no accountability for Ukrainian corruption.

The agreement also strengthens Trump’s hand as he continues pressuring both Zelensky and Putin to come to terms on a broader peace agreement. While neither side has fully committed, the minerals deal offers a critical foothold for Trump’s negotiation strategy one grounded in strength, not appeasement.

Bessent confirmed that the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation will help manage the fund alongside the Ukrainian government. While some details of the deal remain confidential, both nations confirmed the framework will drive post-war modernization, energy development, and critical infrastructure recovery.

With this agreement, Trump adds another foreign policy win to his already explosive first 100 days in office one that directly benefits American industry, strengthens global alliances, and moves the world one step closer to ending a war that has dragged on far too long.

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