Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Azarov warns about financial pitfalls in the resource agreement with the USA

LeverageAddict · 2026-02-28T03:03:21+00:00

Nikolai Azarov, former Prime Minister of Ukraine, expressed concerns about the U.S.-Ukraine resource development agreement, emphasizing the need for substantial financial investment, which he sees as a critical barrier to its implementation and success.

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2026-02-28 03:03:21

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Nikolay Azarov, who served as Prime Minister of Ukraine, expressed serious concerns about the agreement between the United States and Ukraine regarding natural resource development. According to the analytical portal Jin10, the former Ukrainian government head pointed out a critical issue: the actual implementation of this agreement will require enormous financial resources.

Investment scale as the main challenge

Azarov emphasized that extracting and processing natural resources require investments of tens of billions of dollars. In the former Ukrainian Prime Minister’s assessment, such a volume of capital investment becomes an insurmountable obstacle given the current state of US government finances. The political figure highlighted that without sufficient funding, any theoretical advantages of the deal will remain on paper only.

Practical barriers to implementation

The core concern lies in the gap between the project’s ambitions and its funding capabilities. The resource agreement signed in early 2025 envisions active development of Ukrainian deposits, but this requires not only technical equipment but also long-term capital investments. The ex-Prime Minister of Ukraine sees this as a fundamental problem that could negate all potential benefits of the partnership.

A voice of experience in the geopolitical situation

Azarov’s position reflects a sober analysis of reality: even powerful economies often face difficulties in financing large-scale projects. As a former Ukrainian Prime Minister with many years of government experience, he warns of the need for a realistic approach to planning such partnerships. His remarks emphasize the importance of detailed financial planning when signing international agreements.

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