Why Trump's 'very big' Ukraine minerals deal may not be an easy win

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  Trump: We're getting 'very close' to Ukraine agreeing to mineral deal

  President Trump told reporters the United States was getting "very close" to reaching an agreement with Ukraine on a mineral rights deal for continued support.
  
  NBC News - 2d
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  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 Kyiv
  
  Financial Times - 5d
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  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 - 11h

• What’s at Stake in the Ukraine-Trump Minerals Deal?

  The country has a bounty of minerals and other natural resources, including gas and oil, but they may not be easy to extract.
  
  The New York Times - 1d
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  Trump Refused to Guarantee Ukraine’s Safety in Mineral Deal

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• Trump says Zelenskyy may visit D.C. to sign rare minerals deal

  President Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could visit Washington, D.C., soon to sign a rare minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
  
  CBS News - 1d
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  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
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  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
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  Trump’s Ukraine Mineral Deal Is Seen as ‘Protection Racket’ Diplomacy

  The United States wants to be paid in exchange for helping the country fend off an invader.
  
  The New York Times - 9h

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