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Evening Report — Trump says Ukraine deal is close after Russia vote
{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash, The Hill Trump says Ukraine deal is close after Russia vote IT'S A CRITICAL WEEK for global diplomacy in Washington, with the fate of ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump says Putin would keep his word on a Ukraine peace deal
President claims presence of US workers in Ukraine would deter Russian aggression after talks with Keir Starmer. Donald Trump has insisted that Vladimir Putin would “keep his word” on a peace deal ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump official says Zelenskyy will sign US minerals deal ‘in the very short term’
National security adviser Mike Waltz tells CPAC agreement is expected imminently as part of ceasefire negotiations. The White House national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said on Friday that the ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump says Zelenskyy set to visit White House on Friday to sign minerals deal
President says ‘I hear he’s coming on Friday’ amid reports that terms of US-Ukraine aid exchange have been reached. Donald Trump has said that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is likely to visit the White House ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump says Zelenskyy to visit U.S. to sign critical rare minerals deal on Friday
Ukraine and the United States have prepared a draft deal over access to Kyiv's deposits of rare earth minerals, officials said Wednesday.CNBC - 2d -
Zelenskyy to sign rare earth mineral deal during Washington visit, Trump says
NBC News’ Courtney Kube and CSIS’ Gracelin Baskaran join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the U.S.-Ukraine rare earth mineral deal, with President Trump saying that security guarantees are not part of ...NBC News - 2d -
Zelensky to meet Trump in Washington to sign minerals deal
President Trump says the pair are poised to sign a "very big agreement", which Zelensky described as a "framework".BBC News - 2d -
Popovich says he will not return to the Spurs this season, has hope of coaching in the future
Gregg Popovich will not coach this seasonABC News - 1d -
Ukraine working on new potential deal with US over mineral resources: Sources
A U.S. official with knowledge of the negotiations said a new version of the deal between the two countries has been put on the table.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Ukraine to sign critical minerals deal ‘in the very short term’, US claims
National security adviser Mike Waltz tells conference that ‘economic partnership’ will be ‘good’ for KyivFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
U.S. Pressing Tough Demands in Revised Deal for Ukraine’s Minerals
The Trump administration wants revenues from Ukraine’s natural resources, according to a draft obtained by The New York Times, with no security guarantee in exchange.The New York Times - 6d -
U.S., Ukraine discuss deal to exchange rare mineral rights in exchange for security
The U.S. and Ukraine are nearing a deal to exchange the rights to rare Ukrainian minerals to the U.S. in exchange for security guarantees to protect Ukraine from Russian aggression. It comes after ...NBC News - 6d -
Ukraine Nears a Deal to Give U.S. a Share of Its Mineral Wealth
President Trump said that Ukraine’s president may soon visit the White House to sign a deal, though how it ties in to efforts to end the Russian invasion and guarantee Ukraine’s security is unclear.The New York Times - 4d -
What a potential Ukraine mineral deal could look like
The U.S. is requesting access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange for support in the war against Russia. Gracelin Baskaran, director of the critical minerals security program at the Center ...CBS News - 3d -
FirstFT: Ukraine agrees minerals deal in bid to improve US ties
Also in today’s newsletter, tax cut win for Trump, and a Big Read on the anti-vax movementFinancial Times - 2d -
Ukraine agrees to rare mineral deal with US for security guarantees
Ukraine has confirmed that its government will authorize a deal with the United States that they say would share revenue from some of Ukraine’s key mineral resources with the U.S. in exchange for ...NBC News - 2d -
Rubio: Ukraine rare earth minerals deal a 'tush push' away
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said President Trump is "very close" to making a deal to gain access to Ukraine's critical minerals as he pushes to end the war with Russia, referencing ...The Hill - 2d -
What We Know About the U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal
A draft agreement discussed on Tuesday does not include a $500 billion payout the Trump administration demanded earlier.The New York Times - 2d -
U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal Draft Features Vague Reference to Security Guarantees
A copy of the agreement obtained by The New York Times says that the United States “supports Ukraine’s effort to obtain security guarantees needed to establish lasting peace.”The New York Times - 2d -
What we know about US-Ukraine minerals deal
The White House said the deal, which would give the US access to mineral deposits, was not signed on Friday.BBC News - 5h -
Trump does not promise Ukraine security in exchange for minerals
President Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will finalize a rare minerals deal during a trip to the White House on Friday. Under the agreement, the U.S. would receive mineral ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump Team Tightens Control Over Government Lawyers Who Might Say ‘No’
At the Justice Department and the Pentagon, the administration is curtailing the ability of lawyers to raise internal objections to the president’s use of power.The New York Times - 1d -
Lawmakers skeptical of Trump's Ukraine deal
Lawmakers in both parties are expressing skepticism of President Trump’s expected deal to share Ukraine’s mineral wealth, warning it will need a strong buy-in from Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump says he ‘had very good talks with Putin’ and again criticizes Ukraine – live
US president also accuses Kyiv of talking ‘tough’ but having few bargaining chips in latest remarks in feud with Ukrainian president Zelenskyy. French far-right leader cancels CPAC speech over ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump says he will end the war in Ukraine – but how, and who will benefit? Our panel responds | Olga Chyzh and others
The US president is breaking every negotiating rule in the book, to the bewilderment of his allies. Europe is now at a crossroads Continue reading...The Guardian - 6d -
US support 'crucial,' Zelenskyy says amid mineral deal negotiations
Ukraine is "preparing for negotiations" with the U.S. regarding security guarantees and "crucial" aid, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.ABC News - 1d -
Trump says peace deal to end war in Ukraine could happen 'within weeks'
President Trump met with France’s President Macron regarding the war in Ukraine. Trump is pushing for a deal to access Ukraine’s minerals as a way to repay the U.S. for billions of dollars in ...NBC News - 4d -
Starmer says UK is prepared to put troops in Ukraine to support peace deal during Trump presser
President Trump held a press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House where they discussed the future of Ukraine's security if a peace deal with Russia is reached. ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump might not know it, but he’s forging a new relationship between Britain and the EU | Martin Kettle
Support for Ukraine means that closer ties to Europe are now a patriotic priority, opening up avenues that Brexit had once blocked. It would be absurd to claim to see a silver lining behind every ...The Guardian - 1d -
It’s the liberal German dilemma: Merz is anathema, but he might stand up to Trump | John Kampfner
Amid the gloom, the truth is dawning: the country faces hard political choices, and needs a more muscular approach to defence . Donald Trump and his lieutenants have done Germans an enormous ...The Guardian - 1d -
Taiwan Watches Trump Undercut Ukraine, Hoping It Won’t Be Next
As President Trump turns toward Russia, Taiwan grapples with its reliance on U.S. support in the face of conflict with China.The New York Times - 3d -
Ukraine was hopeful for Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump as citizens seek end to Russia war
The people of Ukraine had hopes for a productive meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports from Kyiv after a bombastic meeting at ...CBS News - 6h -
France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine's minerals; says it's in talks
The French defense minister says France is also seeking access to Ukraine’s deposits of critical minerals, indicating that the United States isn’t the only playerABC News - 1d -
After Insults and False Claims, Trump to Host Zelensky for Minerals Deal
President Trump will meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Friday after falsely asserting that Ukraine started the war with Russia and calling him a “dictator without elections.”The New York Times - 15h -
Ukraine war briefing: Trump turnaround as he acknowledges Russia invaded Ukraine
US president earlier drew criticism after saying Kyiv ‘should have never started’ war; Trump predicts Ukraine will soon sign minerals deal with US. What we know on day 1,095. Europe live: latest ...The Guardian - 6d -
How Trump and Biden Pursued Critical Minerals in Ukraine, Greenland and Other Countries
China dominates in critical minerals, and President Trump has turned to high-pressure tactics to acquire them.The New York Times - 2d -
Zelenskyy to visit Trump and finish negotiation over Ukraine's minerals
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and President Trump are expected to sign an agreement giving the U.S. access to Ukraine's mineral resources.CBS News - 9h -
Inside Ukraine's titanium mines as Trump seeks U.S. stake in mineral wealth
Former President Trump is pushing for a deal that would grant the U.S. a major stake in Ukraine's natural resources, including its vast titanium reserves, in exchange for post-war reconstruction. ...CBS News - 9h -
Trump Refocuses on Tariffs and Trade Deals With Russia and Ukraine
The president has sent the message that he’s committed to tariffs, and that he sees room for deals with Ukraine and Russia.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump-Ukraine deal faces doubts on Capitol Hill
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers skeptical of Trump’s Ukraine deal Lawmakers in both ...The Hill - 1d