On May 1, 2025, the White House announced an agreement to establish a United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund. President Donald J. Trump highlighted that this partnership is a "fully collaborative" effort between the two nations, aimed at ensuring a peaceful and sovereign future for Ukraine.
The agreement involves the U.S. Treasury Department and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) working with Ukraine's State Organization Agency on Support Public-Private Partnership. Both entities are "backed by the full faith and credit of their respective nations."
The fund will allocate 50% of royalties, license fees, and other payments from natural resource projects in Ukraine for new projects, generating long-term economic benefits. The partnership is expected to promote economic growth, job creation, and address Ukrainian development priorities.
Controlled by six board members, three from each country, the fund management will follow a transparent and accountable process. Aimed at preventing critical resources from misuse, the United States will have the first choice in acquiring natural resources.
Additionally, this establishment underscores America's commitment to Ukraine's long-term success, sending a "strong message to Russia." The effort expressly excludes any state, company, or person associated with the Russian war machine from benefiting from Ukraine's reconstruction.
This agreement reaffirms the United States' role in Ukraine's economic security and underscores both countries' hopes for lasting peace and prosperity.