США очікують отримати 20 млрд доларів прибутку від угоди з Україною щодо корисних копалин.

The United States anticipates generating $20 billion in revenue from the agreement with Ukraine regarding rare earth metals. This was revealed by White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett to journalist Kelly Mayer.

According to Kevin Hassett, the agreement with Ukraine concerning mineral resources is, in fact, more valuable. Hassett also claims that Donald Trump believes this deal will not only enhance U.S. national security by providing essential minerals but will also safeguard Ukrainian territories, as "no one wants to attack assets owned by the U.S."

"I believe that having certain American ownership is a way to ensure U.S. economic interest in the region. This, we hope, will help maintain peace when it hopefully arrives," concluded Kevin Hassett.

Recall that on Wednesday, February 26, Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine and the U.S. have agreed on a deal regarding rare earth metals. According to the president, the agreed deal does not include a clause about “$500 billion,” and Ukraine is not a debtor. Both countries will be co-owners of a fund, into which Ukraine will contribute 50% of the revenue from future mineral and rare earth metal extraction.

At the same time, Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the agreement does not specify all the security guarantees Ukraine desires; the document notes that the U.S. supports "Ukraine's efforts to obtain the security guarantees necessary for sustainable peace."