The Briefing What’s next for the Ukraine-US minerals deal?
May 2, 2025
Ukrainian MP Oleksii Goncharenko sheds light on the emerging minerals deal with the U.S. This agreement could boost Ukraine's stance against Russian aggression. The discussion highlights the historical parallels to past military support systems and the need for consistent U.S. pressure. Meanwhile, global political dynamics unfold, including turmoil in South Korea and the evolving U.S.-China trade landscape. Hollywood's summer reboots also get a nod, as nostalgia competes with the craving for original stories in the film industry.
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US Hardens Stance on Russia
- The US-Ukraine minerals deal underscores a harder stance by the US towards Russia amid the invasion.
- The US excludes sponsors of the Russian war machine from Ukraine's reconstruction benefits.
US Military Support Vital to Ukraine
- Ukraine values US military support highly, even if not exactly on a lend-lease basis.
- The minerals deal and military purchases reinforce US-Ukraine ties amid war uncertainties.
Sanction Russian Oil to Press Putin
- The US should impose tariffs on trade partners buying Russian oil to cut funding for Russia's war.
- Sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet could cause devastating effects on its economy.