Ukraine and USA forge new economic partnership for rebuild
On Friday, Ukraine and the United States signed a memorandum of intent. The document addresses issues of economic partnership and establishes an investment fund for reconstruction. This development quickly became a topic of media discussion.
The memorandum, which appeared online, aims to establish an investment fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine. It emphasizes that the agreement opens the door to significant investments and infrastructure modernization. The cooperation is expected to be beneficial for both parties, supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and security.
The memorandum highlights that the United States recognizes Ukraine's contribution to international peace and security, particularly in the context of its renunciation of its nuclear arsenal. The U.S. commits to respecting Ukraine's obligations related to its integration with the European Union and to agreements with international financial institutions.
A new memorandum signed. Online commentators react
The topic quickly became a subject of significant online discussion, with many experts and commentators sharing their views.
"Interesting. Perhaps important. Maybe helpful," noted German journalist and historian Gerhard Gnauck.
"In a turnaround from the Oval Office row - a 'recovery' framework agreed between Kyiv & Washington. More wide-ranging than just minerals, but no concrete security guarantees yet for Ukraine. Will American investment keep Russia at bay after a ceasefire? It didn't in 2022," wrote BBC correspondent in Ukraine James Waterhouse.
"Ukraine says, it has signed a memorandum with the U.S. as an initial step towards the clinching of an agreement on developing minerals in Ukraine," reports journalist Alex Raufoglu.
"Encouraging statement. Let’s see what the final version looks like. Also a good sign that it will have to be ratified by the Rada. Hopefully they’ve learned from the Budapest Memorandum experience," wrote political science professor at the University of California, San Diego, Branislav Slantchev.
