The Ukrainian economist Glib Buriak is in principle positive about the raw material deal between Ukraine and the USA. From an economic point of view, the advantages would outweigh. It is also important that Ukraine did not have to commit to the repayment of earlier US military aid. The deal, the security guarantees, could also be at least a first step towards the same. The deal could be a necessary motivation for the United States to increase its willingness to actively support Ukraine.