The United States and Ukraine have reached an agreement on cooperation in the field of mineral extraction, with a formal signing of the agreement expected in the coming days, according to sources close to the negotiating process, which took place amid active diplomatic contacts between Washington and Kiev. In addition to issues related to access to Ukraine's rich natural resources, the parties are also discussing the prospects for American participation in the management of Ukrainian nuclear power plants, which could become an important element of the bilateral partnership. 

The agreement, according to American and Ukrainian officials, is aimed at strengthening economic ties between the countries. It will give the United States access to significant reserves of rare earth metals, lithium, titanium and other strategically important resources that Ukraine possesses. In exchange, Washington promises Kyiv investment and support in restoring the economy, which has suffered from the ongoing conflict. The signing of the document is scheduled for late March or early April 2025, which, according to experts, will be a landmark event in relations between the two countries. US President Donald Trump has already called the future deal "a step toward freeing America from dependence on foreign supplies," emphasizing its importance for national security. 

The negotiations are paying special attention to the fate of Ukrainian nuclear power plants, including the Zaporizhzhya NPP, the largest in Europe, which is under Russian control. The American side is considering the possibility of participating in the management of these facilities, which, according to the White House, could strengthen Ukraine's energy stability and facilitate its integration into Western structures. Kyiv, in turn, insists on maintaining state control over the NPP, although it is ready to discuss investments in their modernization. The Russian side has not yet made any statements on this matter.