Ukraine’s rare earth minerals: Where are they and why does Trump want them?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine’s rare earth minerals: Where are they and why does Trump want them?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ukraine has agreed to a rare earth minerals deal with the US in a bid to secure support to end the war after the Trump administration dropped some of its toughest demands. As a central point of peace negotiations, the US had been pushing for a deal that would grant it half of Ukraine’s revenues from critical minerals, oil, gas, and stakes in key infrastructure, such as ports, through a joint investment fund. On Sunday, Mr Zelensky pushed back against the Trump administration’s demands for billions in Ukrainian natural resources as part of the minerals deal. open image in gallery Donald Trump said Ukraine had ‘essentially agreed’’ to a rare earths deal The Crimean peninsula, illegally annexed and occupied by Mr Putin’s forces in 2014, also holds roughly £165bn worth of minerals.

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Why does DRC want a Ukraine-like minerals deal with Trump, amid conflict?
4 days, 7 hours ago

Why does DRC want a Ukraine-like minerals deal with Trump, amid conflict?

Al Jazeera  

The DRC appears to be angling for the US to deploy boots on the ground, in a bid to contain armed conflict. “The most likely scenario of such an agreement would be the US’s provision of military equipment to the DRC as opposed to any direct troop support,” Daniel van Dalen, senior analyst at South Africa-based security intelligence firm, Signal …

What Makes Ukraine’s Minerals So Special? A Geopolitical Goldmine The World Is After
1 week, 3 days ago

What Makes Ukraine’s Minerals So Special? A Geopolitical Goldmine The World Is After

ABP News  

Plymouth, Mar 11 Ukraine’s minerals have become central to global geopolitics, with the US president, Donald Trump, seeking a deal with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky to access them. According to the US geological survey, Ukraine ranks globally as the third-largest producer of the mineral rutile – making up 15.7% of world’s total output. A proposed minerals deal would involve Ukraine …

Trump Says He Expects Zelenskiy to Come Around on Minerals Deal
1 week, 4 days ago

Trump Says He Expects Zelenskiy to Come Around on Minerals Deal

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump said Volodymyr Zelenskiy will eventually make a natural-resources deal with the US, while accusing the Ukrainian president of “taking candy from a baby” in maximizing US military aid during the Biden years. Asked whether he expects Zelenskiy to come back and sign the resources deal, Trump said, “Yes, I think so. I think it’ll happen.” Zelenskiy “took …

Not just minerals deal, here are Trump’s three conditions for restarting aid to Ukraine
1 week, 4 days ago

Not just minerals deal, here are Trump’s three conditions for restarting aid to Ukraine

Firstpost  

Following the White House clash between Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the US administration over the past days stopped sharing intelligence with Kyiv as well as all military aid What will it take for US President Donald Trump to restart aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine? Following the White House clash between Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr …

Trump’s Ukraine arms freeze highlights Zelenskyy’s dilemma
2 weeks ago

Trump’s Ukraine arms freeze highlights Zelenskyy’s dilemma

Firstpost  

The US weapons inventory will not last beyond three months, but Ukraine never had a chance against Russia with or without American military assistance US President Donald Trump on February 22, 2025, and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on February 23, 2025. Zelenskyy wanted a peace deal with Russia and a minerals pact with the US that would have guaranteed Ukraine’s …

US, Ukraine agree to sign minerals deal? What US Treasury Secretary said
2 weeks, 2 days ago

US, Ukraine agree to sign minerals deal? What US Treasury Secretary said

Hindustan Times  

After a showdown last week between Ukrainian President Zelensky and United States President Donald Trump at the White House’s Oval Office, the former has decided to mend the strained ties between the two countries. He said that it was time to “make things right” and has agreed to sign the minerals deal with the US which fell through on Friday …

Trump hopes to announce Ukraine minerals deal in address to US Congress: Report
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump hopes to announce Ukraine minerals deal in address to US Congress: Report

India Today  

US President Donald Trump hopes to announce a minerals agreement with Ukraine on Tuesday night when he addresses Congress on his first six weeks in office, three sources said, a period in which he has stretched the limits of the presidency and upended US foreign policy. "President Trump’s joint address will be MUST-SEE TV," said White House press secretary Karoline …

Trump says Zelenskyy wants peace and is ready to accept a minerals deal after White House blowup
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump says Zelenskyy wants peace and is ready to accept a minerals deal after White House blowup

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy had written to him to say he appreciates U.S. support for his country in its war with Russia and is ready to sign a deal that could ensure future American support. In a speech to Congress following last week’s disastrous meeting at the White House, Trump said Zelenskyy …

Trump freezing US military aid to Ukraine is catastrophic: What allies want? What is the path to reconciliation?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump freezing US military aid to Ukraine is catastrophic: What allies want? What is the path to reconciliation?

Live Mint  

Donald Trump has freezed all military aid to Ukraine following his clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week. Experts say that Trump is trying to mount pressure on Zelensky to apologize and sign the minerals agreement Trump had kept the door open to signing the minerals deal with Ukraine, and European leaders also expressed hope it could be salvaged. …

‘Missed opportunity:’ Republicans want Trump to get deal with Ukraine ‘back on track’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Missed opportunity:’ Republicans want Trump to get deal with Ukraine ‘back on track’

Raw Story  

Top Republicans on Capitol Hill are urging President Donald Trump to smooth things over with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after their Oval Office blowup last week threw the relationship between the two countries into chaos. “I just hope that they can get things back on track and that everybody will redouble their efforts,” Johnson told reporters Monday when asked about …

What are Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, where are they and what will the deal with Trump involve?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

What are Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, where are they and what will the deal with Trump involve?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A rare earth minerals deal …

Trump is focused on Ukraine’s critical minerals. Here’s what Ukraine really has.
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump is focused on Ukraine’s critical minerals. Here’s what Ukraine really has.

Live Mint  

The deal President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are expected to sign Friday hinges on a bullish view of Ukraine’s critical mineral wealth. Recent discussions of Ukraine’s mineral wealth have focused on lithium, graphite and manganese, which are key for green energy and electric vehicles, as well as uranium, titanium, tungsten, and rare earths. If Western miners can’t …

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal with U.S.
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal with U.S.

The Hindu  

Ukraine is ready to sign a minerals deal with the United States, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told U.K. media on Sunday. Mr. Zelenskyy had travelled to Washington for a full White House visit on Friday to sign a U.S.-Ukrainian deal for the joint exploitation of Ukraine's vast mineral resources, as part of a post-war recovery in a U.S.-brokered peace deal. …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ‘ready’ for minerals deal after bust-up with Trump
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ‘ready’ for minerals deal after bust-up with Trump

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian leader says he will resign if Kyiv is granted membership of NATO. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said a minerals deal with the United States is “ready” to be signed despite his public bust-up with US President Donald Trump. Time to step up and lead and to unite around a new plan for a just and enduring peace.” The …

‘We're constructive’: Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal with US, says Zelensky
2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘We're constructive’: Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal with US, says Zelensky

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said that Ukraine is prepared to sign a minerals deal with the United States. Zelensky had travelled to Washington on Friday for a full White House visit, where he was set to sign a US-Ukrainian deal aimed at jointly exploiting Ukraine's vast mineral resources as part of a post-war recovery plan under a US-brokered …

Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal: Zelensky
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal: Zelensky

Hindustan Times  

Ukraine is ready to sign a minerals deal with the United States, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told UK media on Sunday. Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal: Zelensky "The agreement that's on the table will be signed if the parties are ready," he told a late-night huddle with some UK media after a landmark summit in London. Zelensky had travelled …

Donald Trump’s obsession with rare earth elements explained: What are they and what they mean for US economy?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Donald Trump’s obsession with rare earth elements explained: What are they and what they mean for US economy?

Live Mint  

Donald Trump’s recent focus on rare earth elements has raised questions about their significance for the US economy. China essentially controls these vital minerals to produce cutting-edge technology—a closer look into rare earth elements and their advantages for the American economy. The 17 rare earth elements include: Scandium Yttrium Lanthanum Cerium Praseodymium Neodymium Promethium Samarium Europium Gadolinium Terbium Dysprosium Holmium …

Putin appears to offer rare-earth minerals deal to US after Trump-Zelenskyy White House clash, ‘We will be open to…’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Putin appears to offer rare-earth minerals deal to US after Trump-Zelenskyy White House clash, ‘We will be open to…’

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that he is open to cooperating with the US on rare-earth minerals in a video that has gone viral. Vladimir Putin appears to offer rare-earth minerals deal to US after Trump-Zelenskyy White House clash In the viral video, Putin is heard saying he is willing to work with American partners – including private companies – …

After Trump-Zelenskyy clash at White House, Putin swoops in with hint of rare-earth minerals deal with US
2 weeks, 5 days ago

After Trump-Zelenskyy clash at White House, Putin swoops in with hint of rare-earth minerals deal with US

Firstpost  

In a video now gone viral on social media, Putin said Russia is willing to work with American partners, including private companies, in the rare-earth sector Russian President Vladimir Putin signalled openness to cooperating with the United States on rare-earth minerals after a heated exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy derailed discussions on a potential deal. …

Vladimir Putin hints at offering rare-earth minerals deal to US after Trump Zelensky spat
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Vladimir Putin hints at offering rare-earth minerals deal to US after Trump Zelensky spat

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin dropped a hint about offering rare-earth minerals deal to US after Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky failed to reach an agreement on their supposed deal following a massive argument between the two at the White House. In a video that has gone viral on social media now, Putin is seen saying that Russia will …

‘Ready to sign minerals deal but it’s not enough’: Ukraine’s Zelensky after clash with Donald Trump
2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Ready to sign minerals deal but it’s not enough’: Ukraine’s Zelensky after clash with Donald Trump

Live Mint  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that he is ready to sign the minerals agreement with the US, highlighting that it will be the first step toward security guarantees. We’ve been fighting for three years, and Ukrainian people need to know that America is on our side," Zelensky said after an on-camera "shouting match" between him and US President …

History Made, Not in a Good Way: Trump, Zelensky Meeting Devolves into Ugly Spat
2 weeks, 6 days ago

History Made, Not in a Good Way: Trump, Zelensky Meeting Devolves into Ugly Spat

The Quint  

The deal on offer is the creation of what will be called a “reconstruction investment fund”, to be jointly owned and managed by the US and Ukraine. Into the proposed fund will go 50 percent of the revenue from the exploitation of “all relevant Ukrainian government-owned natural resource assets ” and “other infrastructure relevant to natural resource assets ”. This …

Ukraine is not going to get the peace settlement it needs and deserves
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ukraine is not going to get the peace settlement it needs and deserves

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Donald Trump was blunt to the …

Ukraine Will Have To Make Compromises In Russia Truce: Trump Tells Zelensky In White House Meet
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ukraine Will Have To Make Compromises In Russia Truce: Trump Tells Zelensky In White House Meet

ABP News  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday. During the meeting, Trump said Ukraine will have to make "compromises" in the Russia truce while Zelensky highlighted the US backstop as "crucial" for peacekeepers. In the Oval Office, where the two leaders held the meeting, Trump told Zelensky that Ukrainian soldiers had been unbelievably …

Donald Trump welcomes Volodymyr Zelenskyy at White House; says US-Ukraine minerals deal ‘very fair’
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Donald Trump welcomes Volodymyr Zelenskyy at White House; says US-Ukraine minerals deal ‘very fair’

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump on Friday welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House ahead of sign a deal granting Washington access to Ukraine's rare minerals. Zelenskyy flashed a thumb's up but didn't speak to reporters as he arrived at the White House, reported AP. He wore a more formal black top rather than his usual military green T-shirt, …

'Nothing to prevent' Putin from taking advantage of Trump in Ukraine deal: ex-official
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Nothing to prevent' Putin from taking advantage of Trump in Ukraine deal: ex-official

Raw Story  

With Volodymyr Zelenskyy slated to meet in Washington, D.C. with Donald Trump on Friday, the Ukrainian president may have no choice to accede to the U.S. president's demand for access to precious minerals as part of a peace plan which could open the door for Vladimir Putin to do as he wants. We have a country that is being assaulted …

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky in US to sign minerals deal as Trump tries to laugh off dictator jibe
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky in US to sign minerals deal as Trump tries to laugh off dictator jibe

The Independent  

✕ Close Trump denies ever calling Zelensky a dictator For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

Ukraine-Russia latest: Trump vows to get ‘digging’ for minerals in Ukraine and heaps praise on Zelensky
3 weeks ago

Ukraine-Russia latest: Trump vows to get ‘digging’ for minerals in Ukraine and heaps praise on Zelensky

The Independent  

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Donald Trump insists multi-billion-dollar mineral deal with Ukraine is the only security guarantee country will get
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3 weeks ago

Donald Trump insists multi-billion-dollar mineral deal with Ukraine is the only security guarantee country will get

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump last night insisted a multi-billion-dollar mineral deal with Ukraine was the only security guarantee the country is going to get. Donald Trump last night insisted a multi-billion-dollar mineral deal with Ukraine was the only security guarantee the country is going to get Ukraine's leader has vowed to be 'very direct' about his country's need for Nato membership or …

Trump rejects UK's plea for Ukraine security, pushes minerals deal instead
3 weeks ago

Trump rejects UK's plea for Ukraine security, pushes minerals deal instead

India Today  

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a minerals deal with Ukraine is the security guarantee Kyiv needs against Russia, brushing aside a plea from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for a commitment of US military support. Asked whether he could trust Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump said, "trust and verify," echoing former US President Ronald Reagan's views on negotiations …

Why Trump wants to sign $500 billion deal with Zelensky over Ukraine's rare earths?
3 weeks ago

Why Trump wants to sign $500 billion deal with Zelensky over Ukraine's rare earths?

India Today  

The question on many minds today is: Will the US and Ukraine strike a $500 billion deal involving Ukraine’s valuable mineral resources? But the underlying issue goes beyond politics—it's about Ukraine’s vast reserves of rare earth minerals, which have become increasingly crucial on the global stage. In recent months, China has even restricted exports of certain rare earth minerals to …

Zelensky, Trump to meet at White House for deal on US access to Ukraine’s rare minerals
3 weeks ago

Zelensky, Trump to meet at White House for deal on US access to Ukraine’s rare minerals

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: A week ago Donald Trump branded Volodymyr Zelensky a dictator. On Friday he will host the Ukrainian president at the White House and sign a deal granting Washington access to Ukraine's rare minerals. He also alarmed allies as he appeared to turn on Zelensky, berating him as a "dictator without elections" and blaming Ukraine for Russia's February 2022 invasion. …

Mapping Ukraine’s rare earth and critical minerals
3 weeks ago

Mapping Ukraine’s rare earth and critical minerals

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine holds deposits of 22 out of 34 minerals the EU classifies as critical. A fiery exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his United States counterpart, Donald Trump, at the White House on Friday scuttled plans – at least for now – for them to sign a deal in Washington that would allow the US access to the Eastern …

Ukraine-US minerals deal can serve as US ‘backstop’ sought by Starmer, says Trump
3 weeks ago

Ukraine-US minerals deal can serve as US ‘backstop’ sought by Starmer, says Trump

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has said the …

France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine’s minerals; says it’s in talks
3 weeks ago

France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine’s minerals; says it’s in talks

The Hindu  

France is Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected Friday at the White House to sign a minerals deal with the United States President Donald Trump made the announcement on Wednesday. But France, too, is in discussions with Ukraine — aiming, like the United States, to diversify its supplies of vital minerals, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu told broadcaster France Info. …

Trump's latest move made U.S. 'irrelevant' on world stage: foreign policy expert
3 weeks ago

Trump's latest move made U.S. 'irrelevant' on world stage: foreign policy expert

Raw Story  

Max Bergmann, the director of the Stuart Center at the Center for strategic and International Studies, told CNN's Sara Sidner on Thursday that President Donald Trump is increasingly making the United States irrelevant as an international power. I think Ukraine initially offered this, this deal to the Trump administration, hoping it would entice the Trump administration to keep providing military …

Without US security guarantees, Ukraine minerals deal seeks middle ground — read full terms here
3 weeks ago

Without US security guarantees, Ukraine minerals deal seeks middle ground — read full terms here

Firstpost  

In the US-Ukraine minerals deal, the United States has dropped some maximalist demands and Ukraine has made peace with largely symbolic clauses in the absence of real security guarantees, according to text of the agreement US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet at Trump Tower in New York City, US, September 27, 2024. File Image/Reuters After weeks …

France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine’s minerals; says it’s in talks
3 weeks ago

France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine’s minerals; says it’s in talks

Associated Press  

PARIS — France is Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected Friday at the White House to sign a minerals deal with the United States. But France, too, is in discussions with Ukraine — aiming, like the United States, to diversify its supplies of vital minerals, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu told broadcaster France Info. I have defense industries that will …

France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine’s minerals, says it’s in talks
3 weeks, 1 day ago

France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine’s minerals, says it’s in talks

LA Times  

A view of an ilmenite open pit mine in a canyon in the central region of Kirovohrad, Ukraine, on Feb. 12. France is seeking access to Ukraine’s deposits of critical minerals, with negotiations already underway for months, the French defense minister said Thursday, indicating that the United States isn’t the only player in such efforts. But France, too, is in …

Zelenskyy says no US security agreements in drafted Ukraine minerals deal
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Zelenskyy says no US security agreements in drafted Ukraine minerals deal

ABC  

Both Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy say no security agreements are currently included in a minerals agreement being negotiated between Ukraine and the US. The Ukrainian president said success would depend on the United States providing guarantees to protect the future security of Ukraine in the event of any Russian aggression after a peace deal is reached. It came on …

France says discussing access to Ukraine minerals for military use
3 weeks, 1 day ago

France says discussing access to Ukraine minerals for military use

New Indian Express  

PARIS: France is in discussions with Ukraine to access its mineral wealth, including for military use, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Thursday. "We are discussing this question for France's needs," he told the Franceinfo broadcaster, a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is to meet US President Donald Trump to finalise a deal on US access to Ukraine's mineral wealth. …

Zelenskyy will visit White House to sign minerals deal, confirms Trump
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Zelenskyy will visit White House to sign minerals deal, confirms Trump

India Today  

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign a long-sought minerals deal that will closely tie the two countries together for years to come. “It’s a great deal for Ukraine too, because they got us over there, and we’re going to be working over there,” Trump said. “We …

US, EU move apart as Trump eyes Ukraine’s minerals and a deal with Russia
3 weeks, 1 day ago

US, EU move apart as Trump eyes Ukraine’s minerals and a deal with Russia

Al Jazeera  

Two United Nations votes find the US siding with Russia against Europe, as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy prepares to sign a US deal on mineral wealth. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he plans to meet US President Donald Trump “as early as this Friday” to sign a bilateral commercial agreement to jointly develop and manage Ukraine’s mineral wealth. Trump insisted on …

Why the Trump administration may want Ukraine’s minerals
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Why the Trump administration may want Ukraine’s minerals

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The United States will have access to Ukraine’s critical mineral wealth, including key ingredients for the clean energy transition, under a deal the two countries are expected to sign later this week. Ukraine’s rare earth metals Rare earths are a subset of critical minerals; there are 17 of them, and not one is a common word. Geopolitical reasons …

Economic deal between US and Ukraine will tie the countries together for years. Here’s what it says
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Economic deal between US and Ukraine will tie the countries together for years. Here’s what it says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A preliminary economic agreement between …

Economic deal between US and Ukraine will tie the countries together for years. Here’s what it says
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Economic deal between US and Ukraine will tie the countries together for years. Here’s what it says

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — A preliminary economic agreement between Ukraine and the United States would ensure long-term U.S. involvement in rebuilding the country, but the deal leaves the question of security guarantees sought by Kyiv to future negotiations. According to wording in the deal, the United States “supports Ukraine’s efforts to obtain security guarantees needed to establish lasting peace,” and the …

Trump declines to provide 'security guarantees to Ukraine beyond very much', urges Europe to take responsibility
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump declines to provide 'security guarantees to Ukraine beyond very much', urges Europe to take responsibility

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he would not be providing “security guarantees to Ukraine beyond very much,” indicating that European nations should assume that responsibility due to their geographical closeness, according to a report President Donald Trump during a Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete …

Trump says Zelenskyy will visit the White House on February 28, 2025 to sign U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump says Zelenskyy will visit the White House on February 28, 2025 to sign U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign a long-sought minerals deal that will closely tie the two countries together for years to come. Mr. Trump made the announcement at start of the first Cabinet meeting of his second term, hailing the deal as “a very big agreement.” The …

Donald Trump confirms Zelenskyy’s US visit on Friday to sign ‘very big’ minerals deal
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Donald Trump confirms Zelenskyy’s US visit on Friday to sign ‘very big’ minerals deal

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump has confirmed he will receive his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington on Friday, as negotiations are underway on a deal to give the United States access to Ukrainian mineral resources of rare earth metals. The United States and Ukraine have reached a deal providing access to the European country’s rare earth minerals and other natural …

Donald Trump set to meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy this week amid mineral deal limbo
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Donald Trump set to meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy this week amid mineral deal limbo

Hindustan Times  

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed on Wednesday that a broader framework on minerals deal with the US was ready but cautioned that its success would depend on US President Donald Trump. However, a White House official raised doubts about whether the invitation would make sense given Zelenskyy's comments that a minerals deal is not complete. Under the agreement, the United …

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