Ukraine welcomes natural resources deal with US

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  This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service.

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  I'm Valerie Sanderson and at 1300 hours GMT on Thursday the 1st of May, these are our main stories.

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  Ukraine says a deal on natural resources signed with the United States is an important milestone which will boost the country's economy and its security.

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  After months of political wrangling,

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  Washington and Kiev have signed a deal to share profits from the future sale of Ukraine's mineral and energy reserves.

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  The aim of the deal is to provide an incentive to the US to continue to invest in Ukraine's defence and reconstruction.

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  The US insists it shows a commitment to long-term peace,

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  and Ukraine's foreign minister said it would strengthen the country's economy and its security.

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  Lisa Yasko is a member of parliament from Ukraine's governing Servant of the People party.

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  This is her assessment of the agreement.

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  There are good parts in it, which includes that we are not giving up anything from Ukraine.

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