Investments in subsoil development will not make sense without security guarantees, — Kira Rudik

All the potential benefits of the rare earth metal deal that Ukraine has signed with the US will not be possible without stable peace. This requires security guarantees, which the agreement does not provide. Ukrainian MP, «Golos» party leader Kira Rudik emphasized this. «The agreement on rare earth metals with the United States, although it does not provide security guarantees, may allow attracting large investments of American companies in mining. This production requires resources, long-term planning, and the ability to make a profit no earlier than 3–5 years. Therefore, the benefits that Ukraine can potentially receive are investments, job creation, and increased cooperation with the United States», — explains the leader of «Golos». However, the issue of safety remains a top priority for both Ukrainians and businesses that will come to subsoil development.  «All these prospects do not seem so bright, because any big business openings can only be after the end of the full-scale war. After all, the risks of destruction of capital investments are high. That is why, despite all the potential benefits of the document, the issue of security remains open», — stressed the MP.