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According to reports, the terms of the deal stipulate that the U.S. would take a staggering 50% of the revenues from Ukraine’s natural resources. This includes, for example, a 25% cut from any taxes levied on resource extraction—a significant burden on a nation already grappling with wartime devastation. The U.S. would also secure a right of first refusal on all exportable minerals, meaning it would have priority over other international buyers without any stipulation on pricing.