Key Facts

• The United States and Ukraine have made a deal about Ukraine's natural resources.
• The agreement took many months to negotiate.
• The deal involves the United States sharing in profits from Ukraine's mineral and energy reserves.
• Mineral reserves are naturally occurring substances like gold or oil that can be extracted and used.
• Energy reserves refer to sources of power such as natural gas, coal, or oil in Ukraine that can be used.
• Negotiations refer to discussions aimed at reaching an agreement.
• A deal in this context refers to an agreement between two parties.