Ukraine Ready to Sign US Resources Deal in a Matter of Hours
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Ukraine is ready to sign a natural resources deal with the US, a person familiar with the matter said, in a move that could bolster Washington’s support for Kyiv by strengthening their economic partnership.
The draft agreement, which envisages creating a joint fund to manage Ukraine’s investment projects, has been finalized and may be signed as soon as Wednesday, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the talks are private. Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko is on her way to Washington for the signing, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.