Posted on 05/02/2025 8:31:28 PM PDT by ransomnote
A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP: Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, the US and Ukraine entered into a historic agreement on April 30, launching a first-of-its-kind partnership for the reconstruction and long-term economic success of Ukraine.
- From start to finish, this agreement is a fully collaborative partnership between our nations, that both the United States and Ukraine will benefit from.
- This partnership represents the United States taking an economic stake in securing a free, peaceful, and sovereign future for Ukraine.
- This agreement will also strengthen the strategic partnership between the United States and Ukraine for long-term reconstruction and modernization, in response to the large-scale destruction caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion.
- The Treasury Department and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) will work together with the Government of Ukraine to finalize governance and advance this important partnership.
- The United States’ DFC will work together with Ukraine’s State Organization Agency on Support Public-Private Partnership, both of which are backed by the full faith and credit of their respective nations.
LONG TERM RETURNS FOR BOTH COUNTRIES: President Trump envisioned this partnership between the Americans and the Ukrainians to show both sides’ commitment to lasting peace and prosperity in Ukraine
- This partnership between the United States and Ukraine establishes a fund that will receive 50% of royalties, license fees, and other similar payments from natural resource projects in Ukraine.
- That money will be invested in new projects in Ukraine, which will generate long term returns for both the American and Ukrainian peoples.
- As new projects are identified, resources in the fund can be quickly allocated towards economic growth, job creation, and other key Ukrainian development priorities.
- Indirect benefits will include a stronger private sector and more robust, lasting infrastructure for Ukraine’s long-term success.
- The partnership will be controlled by a company with equal representation of three Ukrainian and three American board members, who will work together through a collaborative process to make decisions for allocation of fund resources, such as investment and distributions.
- The partnership will also bring the highest levels of transparency and accountability to ensure that the people of Ukraine and the United States are able to enjoy the benefits of Ukraine’s reconstruction.
- Natural resource projects will include minerals, hydrocarbons, and related infrastructure development.
- If the United States decides to acquire these resources for ourselves, we will given first choice to either acquire them or designate the purchaser of our choice.
- Economic security is national security, and this important safeguard prevents critical resources from falling into the wrong hands.
- Importantly, this partnership sends a strong message to Russia – the United States has skin in the game and is committed to Ukraine’s long-term success.
No state, company, or person who financed or supplied the Russian war machine will be allowed to benefit from the reconstruction of Ukraine, including participation in projects supported by fund resources.
In the News/Activism forum, on a thread titled US withdraws from formal Ukraine peace negotiations, ransomnote wrote: Trump arming Ukraine again.
That might be a false headline (updating my post- I should have said 'interpretation). I heard Zelensky say a few days ago that the Ukraine was ready for its next purchase of Patriot missiles, which are used to shoot down missiles coming from Russia. I would like to see what it being sent and who is paying/shipping it.
Also, the article stresses that 'Putin refused the treaty' but doesn't emphasize, 'Because Zelensky refused to agree to international declaration that territory that Russia occupies, including Crimea and Oblasts which were independent and under attack by Western Ukraine, becomes part of Russia.'
It takes two to tango; I think Putin Knows Zelensky/NATO would return to fighting for occupied territory and Putin wants the fighting to stop.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ukraine-war-not-end-time-150807014.html
"The Kremlin has expressed a willingness for talks with Kyiv, but this week rejected a US peace proposal because it did not grant international recognition of the territory its forces seized in Ukraine."
In the News/Activism forum, on a thread titled US withdraws from formal Ukraine peace negotiations, ransomnote wrote: Trump's first military shipment to Ukraine is spare parts for F-16s, likely because Ukraine never flew the the old rebuilt F-16's Europe gave them, aside from launching a missile at an uncontested promontry of land. Ukraine doesn't have the pilots to fly them and it doesn't have the modern/pristine air strips and air defenses needed to protect them. I believe some were already blown up parked on runways.
It's almost Trump trolling because Zelensky asked for these materials a long time ago and now that there's little of the 'fleet' left (I think about 6 were originally delivered to Ukraine by NATO), Trump sends the old dead F-16's for parts.
U.S. Sends Non-Flying F-16 to Ukraine as First Military Sale Under Trump Looms
At the current rate of Ukraine’s decline, they may not be around when the mining and production takes place a few years down the road.
What happened to the rebuilding deal Biden made with Ukraine, the one BlackRock was put in charge of?
Yep - the average age of Ukrainian males will be 75 if Zelensky doesn’t come to his senses....
“Yep - the average age of Ukrainian males will be 75 if Zelensky doesn’t come to his senses....”
Russians get pensions starting at age 60.
The average life expectancy of Russian males is 62.
“At the current rate of Ukraine’s decline, they may not be around when the mining and production takes place a few years down the road.”
You Putinistas really saddened.
Perhaps you missed my point - the Ukraine is “drafting” older and older men as the war goes on....
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