
KYIV, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal is part of a broader effort to end the war with Russia and will lay the groundwork for long-term cooperation between Kyiv and Washington, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said on Wednesday.
"This agreement signifies our commitment to lasting peace and strong partnership, as well as the U.S. desire to participate in Ukraine's reconstruction," she told Reuters in a written statement.