Donald Trump, former US President and current leader of the Republican Party, made a bold statement regarding the status of agreements between Washington and Kyiv. In an interview with the 'Voice of Real America' channel, he revealed details of the deal on rare earth resources, calling it unprecedentedly beneficial for the United States.

The Right to 'Take Whatever They Want'

According to Trump, the document signed with Ukraine grants the American side exclusive rights. He stated that the agreement gives the US the right to 'take whatever they want' at any time. The White House chief emphasized that Ukraine possesses colossal potential: 'Very rich, has very fertile lands in terms of rare earth metals'.

Trump estimated the cost of access to these resources at a sum exceeding $300 billion. At the same time, he is convinced that the contract is economically justified and will allow Washington to recoup its investment. In the context of his words, the former president referred to the large-scale military and financial assistance that the US has provided to Kyiv over the past years.

What Lies Behind 'Critical Minerals'

The discussion concerns an agreement signed in April of last year, often referred to as the deal on rare earth metals or critical minerals. Officially, the document provides for the creation of the American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for Reconstruction. Its goal is to jointly attract investments for the development of strategic resource deposits.

According to the text of the agreement, the zone of interest includes:

  • Lithium;
  • Titanium;
  • Graphite;
  • Uranium;
  • Oil and natural gas.

It is important to note that legally, ownership of the subsoil remains with Ukraine. The Fund is supposed to work on the principles of equal partnership. Ukraine undertakes to direct part of the income from new licenses and rent payments for the use of certain resources to the fund.

Economy Instead of Debt

When signing the document, the Ukrainian government emphasized that the agreement does not create debt obligations to the US. The stated goal was to stimulate the inflow of American and international investments into the country's economy. The funds received were planned to be directed to finance mining projects, energy development, infrastructure, and post-war reconstruction.

However, Donald Trump has repeatedly returned to the topic of 'return on investment' for American taxpayers. For him, this agreement is a mechanism for returning money invested in aid to Ukraine. Summing up his thoughts, he called the treaty a 'very good deal' that guarantees economic dividends for Washington in the future.