by Oui
Thu May 1st, 2025 at 05:47:52 AM EST
Congrats to all Ukrainians ... You are sovereign now ... 😊
America's new Gateway into the European Union, abandoning the 80 year profits through Brussels.
Some time ago ...
Zelenskyy rejecting the EU deal and partnership with Brussels ... another Maidan Revolt as in 2014?
In the Vatican confessional ... inspiration and penitence ...
Ukraine and US sign contentious deal giving the US gov't access to Ukrainian minerals | DW News |
Guaranteed Tax Haven to Secure Maximalization of Profits
9️⃣ The agreement provides tax guarantees.
The Fund's revenues and contributions will not be taxed either in the United States or in Ukraine, to ensure maximum return on investment.
U.S.–Ukraine minerals deal: key points of the newly signed agreement
Earlier versions of the agreement also raised alarm over its potential conflict with an earlier agreement signed between Ukraine and the EU on its mineral resources in 2021. The newly signed deal requires any future investments under the fund to comply with Ukrainian and EU laws, without hindering Ukraine’s EU accession process.
"If, after the signing of this agreement, Ukraine needs to assume additional obligations related to its European Union accession that could impact this provision, the parties shall consult and negotiate in good faith to adopt adjustments,” the agreement reads.
All income, contributions, and payments related to the fund activities in Ukraine will not be taxed, either in Ukraine or the U.S. In turn, the U.S. pledged not to impose restrictive trade tariffs on mineral products that the fund would buy from Ukraine.
The document also guarantees free conversion of hryvnia to dollars for necessary transactions. If Ukraine's financial stability is threatened by foreign exchange shortages, the Ukrainian government may restrict currency conversion and transfers after consulting with the U.S. Treasury.
Opposition MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak, who has had access to versions of the agreement and has been regularly commenting on it on his popular Telegram channel, called the deal’s signing on April 30 “political” and just the first step toward further deals.
This latest agreement requires ratification by Ukraine’s parliament to come into effect, Zhelezniak said, adding that it could be voted on during parliamentary sessions between May 13-15, if all procedures can be completed in time.
After ratification, two more parts of the mineral agreement will follow — a treaty between the DFC and the Agency from Ukraine, and a technical part.
"Additionally, several laws will need to be amended, including specifically the Budget and Tax Codes," Zhelezniak wrote.
DOUBLE WHAMMY
#Joe sat the trap for Ukraine 2014-2025
Like John the Baptist preparing the path for the Saviour … waiting for the Dunkin in the Jordan.
