U.K.'s Keir Starmer sees 'value' in Trump's pursuit of Ukrainian mineral rights deal

The prime minister made the remarks in an interview with NBC News on the eve of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington.

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Trump said meeting with U.K.'s Starmer was productive on Ukraine, trade deal

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Breaking down Trump's meeting with U.K.'s Starmer, tariffs on U.S. allies

President Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war and establishing new trade deals. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...
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Keir Starmer lays down Ukraine peace demand ahead of Trump talks

Kyiv ‘must be at the heart of negotiations’ says PM as foreign secretary announces new Russia sanctions. Keir Starmer has raised the stakes before a crucial meeting in Washington with the US ...
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Keir Starmer to press Donald Trump on US military back-up to Ukraine

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Trump hosts British PM Keir Starmer at the White House

The meeting comes as Trump has touted a potential deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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Russia offered U.S. a deal for minerals in Ukrainian territory it seized

Russian officials proposed to Trump administration officials an agreement for the U.S. to make money off critical minerals and metals under Moscow’s control.
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‘It’s blackmail’: Ukrainians react to Trump demand for $500bn share of minerals

Ukraine’s lithium deposits are among biggest in Europe and the US is looking for ‘payback’ for previous military assistance. Drawing in the snow with his finger, Mykola Hrechukha sketched out how ...
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Inside look at Ukrainian mineral plant ahead of Trump, Zelenskyy meeting

As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to visit the White House, his country's proposed deal with the Trump administration that would give the U.S. access to key minerals is in focus. ...
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