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 a week of tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor has the details.
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