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 player
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Ukraine official says minerals deal agreed with US
Donald Trump says the deal would give Ukraine "the right to fight on" in its war with Russia.BBC News - 1d -
US, Ukraine agree to terms on mineral deal, Ukraine says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Washington on Friday.ABC News - 1d -
US says revenue from minerals deal will fuel Ukraine’s postwar growth
Kyiv remains sceptical of plan as Treasury secretary Scott Bessent denies it is ‘coercive’ in FT opinion articleFinancial Times - 4d -
Top Democrat says Trump may seek mineral deal with both Russia and Ukraine
Jeanne Shaheen discusses Trump’s demand that Kyiv grant US firms access to rare-earth reserves for helping end war. Donald Trump may be pursuing a mineral rights deal with Vladimir Putin and Russia ...The Guardian - 9h -
Ukraine agrees minerals deal with US
Kyiv hopes agreement on jointly exploring resources will improve relations with Trump administrationFinancial Times - 1d -
Zelenskyy says he would ‘quit for peace’ as he refuses US demand for Ukraine minerals
Ukrainian president says US military aid was a ‘grant’ rather than a debt but adds that he wants Trump to be ‘on our side’. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is not willing to cave in to intense US ...The Guardian - 3d -
Why Ukraine is negotiating a minerals deal with the US
A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals.BBC News - 1d -
US-Ukraine minerals deal: the full text
The terms of the bilateral agreement between Kyiv and WashingtonFinancial Times - 1d -
Ros Atkins on... the US-Ukraine mineral deal
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at what we know - and what we don't - about the US-Ukraine mineral deal.BBC News - 22h -
What are the terms of the US-Ukraine minerals deal?
Kyiv obtained some concessions from the Trump administration, but no postwar security guaranteesFinancial Times - 22h -
Zelenskyy insists on guarantees ahead of Trump meeting after US president says Ukraine can ‘forget about’ joining Nato – live
Ukrainian president says ‘guarantees of peace and security’ were vital ahead of expected talks in Washington on Friday. The Kremlin said on Wednesday that expert level talks between the US and ...The Guardian - 18h -
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 - 2d -
U.S. and Ukraine Agree to Minerals Deal, Officials Say
President Trump, who had insisted he wanted “payback” for past military aid to Kyiv, suggested President Volodymyr Zelensky would visit Washington this week to sign an agreement, which he called a ...The New York Times - 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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
FirstFT: Ukraine agrees minerals deal in bid to improve US ties
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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 - 1d -
What we know about US-Ukraine minerals deal
A Ukrainian official says Kyiv has agreed to the terms of a deal which would give the US access to mineral deposits.BBC News - 20h -
Ukraine Promises Swift Deal for Minerals as Trump Cuts Kyiv Out of Peace Talks
President Trump on Friday continued to bash President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and pressure him for mineral rights.The New York Times - 5d -
Ukraine should 'tone it down,' sign Trump mineral deal, Waltz says
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Thursday that officials in Kyiv "need to tone it down" after a fierce back and forth Trump and Zelenskyy.ABC News - 6d -
Ukraine, U.S agree to framework for rare earth minerals deal, officials say
The agreement could be signed as early as Friday, Ukrainian officials say.CBS News - 1d -
Ukraine says it is close to signing critical rare earth mineral deal with U.S.
Ukraine and the United States have prepared a draft agreement that would give Washington access to Kyiv’s rare-earth minerals in exchange for unspecified security guarantees, the Ukrainian ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump says no significant security guarantees in Ukraine minerals deal
President says Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit White House to sign ‘very big agreement’, but details remain unclear. Donald Trump has announced that Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on ...The Guardian - 20h -
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 - 5h -
U.S. envoy says talks with Ukraine are positive amid Trump criticism of Zelenskyy
Ukraine and European allies are being vigilant after a meeting between U.S. Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Kellogg praised what he called a "positive" ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump says he's had 'good talks' with Putin but not Ukraine
President Donald Trump said he's had "good talks" with Russia's Vladimir Putin but not with Ukraine, and that he's "sick" of how Volodymyr Zelenskyy has handled the war.ABC News - 5d -
Trump says Ukraine started the war that's killing its citizens. What are the facts?
President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine for starting the war that has cost tens of thousands of Ukrainian livesABC News - Feb. 19 -
Dining across the divide: ‘I’m not saying Israel is without its flaws, but if we’re talking about the current conflict, you need to talk about Hamas’
They have different views on Israel, Zionism and antisemitism – could they find common ground?. Marco, 34, London . Occupation Public servant Continue reading...The Guardian - 2h -
The radical shift in US policy that shut Ukraine out amid talks to end war
The first month of President Donald Trump's second term has already delivered a radical American pivot on Russia's offensive war against Ukraine.ABC News - 2d -
Australian treasurer seeking tariff exemption in talks with Bessent
Australia’s treasurer, Jim Chalmers, will continue to push for steel and aluminum tariff exemptions in his discussions with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week. Chalmers traveled to ...The Hill - 2d -
Ukraine is close to signing rare earth minerals deal with U.S., White House official says
Beneath the battle-scarred fields of Ukraine lies a hidden treasure -- rare earth minerals used to power the world's most advanced technologies. White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz ...CBS News - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Taiwan holds its breath as Trump turns on Ukraine and upends US foreign policy
The mood in Taipei is one of wariness as the new US president takes a blowtorch to diplomatic norms and assurances. It’s a bustling morning at the Dongmen wet market, in inner-city Taipei. Mr Yu is ...The Guardian - 6d -
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 - 5d -
Bessent says US-Ukraine deal has 'implicit' economic security guarantee
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a U.S.-Ukraine deal featuring “strategic minerals, energy and state-owned enterprises” has an “implicit” economic security guarantee. “This deal is part of ...The Hill - 3d -
US will not give Ukraine security guarantees ‘beyond very much’, Trump says
US president’s comments come as countries prepare to sign deal on critical mineralsFinancial Times - 19h -
US needs role in Ukraine to deter Putin, says PM
The PM stresses the importance of US help but Trump suggests responsibility lies with Europe.BBC News - 16h -
France prepares for largest child abuse trial in its history
PARIS — Amélie Lévêque remembers the moment when she finally understood the unexplained bouts of depression and other disorders that had tormented her for more than two decades.NBC News - 3d -
U.S. and Ukraine close in on minerals deal
The United States and Ukraine have agreed to the framework of a deal for access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals. President Trump had pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for access to ...CBS News - 1d
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