Ukraine-US minerals deal can serve as US ‘backstop’ sought by Starmer, says Trump
1 month 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 minerals deal he is set to sign with Ukraine will act as the US “backstop” being desperately sought after by European countries for a post-war Ukraine settlement, but has ruled out sending troops. Speaking in the Oval Office alongside British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer, Mr Trump explained that the presence of American workers and business interests in Ukraine would deter Russian forces from launching another attack. open image in gallery Donald Trump and Keir Starmer exchanged warm words about US-UK relations in the Oval Office “I don't think anybody's going to play around if we're there with a lot of workers, and having to do with rare earths and other things which we need for our country,” Mr Trump added. Asked if the US would come to the UK’s defence in the event of conflict with Russia, Mr Trump said: “I've always found about the British, they don't need much help.

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Trump seeks new minerals deal, seeks control of Ukraine's all natural & energy resources: Report
1 day, 5 hours ago

Trump seeks new minerals deal, seeks control of Ukraine's all natural & energy resources: Report

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump has sought a new minerals deal with Ukraine that goes far beyond the one that the two countries were about to sign last month, seeking the control of nearly all of the country’s minerals, oil, and gas resources, according to a report US President Donald Trump wants a new minerals deal with Ukraine. This time, just …

Revealed: Donald Trump's proposed minerals deal with Ukraine... and how US President is 'holding a gun to Zelensky's head'
Trending News
1 day, 10 hours ago

Revealed: Donald Trump's proposed minerals deal with Ukraine... and how US President is 'holding a gun to Zelensky's head'

Daily Mail  

It has been revealed that the latest update to the proposed minerals deal between Donald Trump and Ukraine has been compared to holding a gun to Volodymyr Zelensky's head. A United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund would control Ukraine's natural resources including critical minerals and natural gas. The plan hands America unprecedented control over the sale of the war torn nation's …

Trump expects US-Ukraine critical minerals deal soon, says power plant ownership talks underway
4 days, 17 hours ago

Trump expects US-Ukraine critical minerals deal soon, says power plant ownership talks underway

Firstpost  

Trump also told reporters as he met his Cabinet that the United States is talking to Ukraine about the potential for American firms owning Ukrainian power plants. US President Donald Trump said Monday that he expects a US-Ukraine revenue-sharing agreement on Ukrainian critical minerals will be finalised soon. Speaking to reporters during a Cabinet meeting, Trump also noted that discussions …

Trump says will sign Ukraine mineral deal 'very shortly', 'doing pretty well' to end war
1 week, 1 day ago

Trump says will sign Ukraine mineral deal 'very shortly', 'doing pretty well' to end war

Firstpost  

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States is set to sign a minerals and natural resources deal with Ukraine, as part of broader efforts to mediate a ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia. Trump says will sign Ukraine mineral deal 'very shortly', 'doing pretty well' to end war. File image/AP President Donald Trump said on Thursday …

Trump orders increased minerals production, says Ukraine deal coming soon
1 week, 1 day ago

Trump orders increased minerals production, says Ukraine deal coming soon

Al Jazeera  

US president invokes wartime powers to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals. United States President Donald Trump has said his administration will sign a rare earths deal with Ukraine “very shortly,” after invoking wartime powers to boost domestic production of critical minerals. “One of the things we are doing is signing a deal very shortly with respect …

Trump confident of ending Ukraine war after partial peace deal: We're doing well
1 week, 1 day ago

Trump confident of ending Ukraine war after partial peace deal: We're doing well

India Today  

Following Donald Trump's calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the US President on Friday expressed confidence that the partial ceasefire agreement would lead to lasting peace between the two warring nations. In a significant development, Trump brokered a 30-day partial peace deal between Zelenskyy and Putin, in which the Ukrainian President agreed to his …

This Week in Explainers: From Ukraine war to tariffs, how uncertainty grips the world
2 weeks, 6 days ago

This Week in Explainers: From Ukraine war to tariffs, how uncertainty grips the world

Firstpost  

It’s been another week of geopolitical upheaval. The US has paused military aid and intelligence support to Ukraine after the Oval Office showdown. Our weekly wrap gives you perspective into all that’s going on in this fast-changing world People protest outside of a Tesla store during in New York City. After the disastrous Oval Office spat that saw Potus and …

Focus on military backstop as UK, US discuss ‘parameters’ of European peace plan for Ukraine
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Focus on military backstop as UK, US discuss ‘parameters’ of European peace plan for Ukraine

Firstpost  

UK Defence Secretary John Healey will meet his US counterpart Pete Hegseth in Washington on Wednesday to focus on the need for a military “backstop” for European forces as part of a broader peace plan for Ukraine, according to a report, citing sources familiar with the discussions UK Defence Secretary John Healey will meet his US counterpart Pete Hegseth in …

US, Ukraine agree to sign minerals deal? What US Treasury Secretary said
3 weeks, 3 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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3 weeks, 3 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 freezing US military aid to Ukraine is catastrophic: What allies want? What is the path to reconciliation?
3 weeks, 4 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’
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Trump turns on Starmer and allies in new Ukraine tirade – even as PM insists US is vital to peace deal
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump turns on Starmer and allies in new Ukraine tirade – even as PM insists US is vital to peace deal

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump criticised European leaders including Sir Keir Starmer on Monday, …

Europe vows to defend Ukraine, but prays for Trump’s support
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Europe vows to defend Ukraine, but prays for Trump’s support

Live Mint  

An emergency summit meeting in London of the main European NATO countries, plus Canada, ended on March 2nd with broad agreement that Europe must now step up to the challenge of securing and defending a just peace deal for Ukraine. For Britain’s prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, who chaired the meeting and who had experienced a more congenial visit to …

What are Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, where are they and what will the deal with Trump involve?
3 weeks, 5 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 …

What does British PM Keir Starmer's promise to help Ukraine with full military support mean for NATO and USA
3 weeks, 5 days ago

What does British PM Keir Starmer's promise to help Ukraine with full military support mean for NATO and USA

Op India  

There are several people who are apprehensive about a World War III breaking out due to the unfolding events in Ukraine. On 2nd March 2025, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ‘four-point’ plan to aid Ukraine against Russia. Just days after US President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, the British Prime Minister …

UK's Starmer says Europe is at crossroads in history
3 weeks, 5 days ago

UK's Starmer says Europe is at crossroads in history

Deccan Chronicle  

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer rallied his European counterparts Sunday to shore up their borders and throw their full weight behind Ukraine as he announced outlines of a plan to end Russia’s war.“Every nation must contribute to that in the best way that it can, bringing different capabilities and support to the table, but all taking responsibility to act, all …

After Trump-Zelenskyy clash at White House, Putin swoops in with hint of rare-earth minerals deal with US
3 weeks, 6 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. …

UK, France and Ukraine will present peace deal to Donald Trump: British PM
3 weeks, 6 days ago

UK, France and Ukraine will present peace deal to Donald Trump: British PM

India Today  

Britain and France will work on a peace deal with Ukraine and present it to Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday, describing it as a step in the right direction following Friday's explosive meeting in the White House. Starmer, due to host Western leaders in London in a bid to revive a peace deal, said he …

UK, France and Ukraine will present peace deal to Donald Trump: British PM
3 weeks, 6 days ago

UK, France and Ukraine will present peace deal to Donald Trump: British PM

India Today  

Britain and France will work on a peace deal with Ukraine and present it to Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday, describing it as a step in the right direction following Friday's explosive meeting in the White House. Starmer, due to host Western leaders in London in a bid to revive a peace deal, said he …

MARK ALMOND: What's next for Ukraine? And are we really on the brink of World War Three?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

MARK ALMOND: What's next for Ukraine? And are we really on the brink of World War Three?

Daily Mail  

Scenario one: Zelensky apologises to Trump There is still time for this to be resolved amicably. A firm and coordinated Europe sharing defence costs could ensure that Putin has to settle for less than he hoped for Mr Zelensky with the outgoing German chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Munich Security Conference last month Until now, the Kremlin has hoped America …

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

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

Starmer sees value in Trump’s mineral deal with Ukraine after meeting with US president
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1 month ago

Starmer sees value in Trump’s mineral deal with Ukraine after meeting with US president

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy British prime minister Keir Starmer said he saw “validity” in Donald …

Starmer’s Ukraine diplomacy continues after Trump White House trip
1 month ago

Starmer’s Ukraine diplomacy continues after Trump White House trip

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Leaders from across Europe will gather in London on Sunday, following a week which …

Starmer news live: Trump signals ‘great’ UK-US trade deal
1 month ago

Starmer news live: Trump signals ‘great’ UK-US trade deal

The Independent  

✕ Close Trump signals good news for Britain on Tariffs Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald …

Ukraine-Russia latest: Trump vows to get ‘digging’ for minerals in Ukraine and heaps praise on Zelensky
1 month 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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1 month 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
1 month 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?
1 month 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 …

Could you take on Russia by yourselves, Trump asks Starmer, awkward laughs follow
1 month ago

Could you take on Russia by yourselves, Trump asks Starmer, awkward laughs follow

India Today  

Flattery and underlying tension defined the meeting between US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House on Thursday. In one of the notable moments, while praising Britain's "incredible military" that "don't need much help", the 78-year-old US President jokingly asked, "Could you take on Russia by yourselves?" "You've created a moment of tremendous opportunity …

Starmer says any Ukraine peace settlement can’t ‘reward the aggressor’ as he meets with Trump in DC
1 month ago

Starmer says any Ukraine peace settlement can’t ‘reward the aggressor’ as he meets with Trump in DC

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday said any eventual …

US business presence in Ukraine would be ‘backstop’, Trump suggests
1 month ago

US business presence in Ukraine would be ‘backstop’, Trump suggests

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Prime Minister said he and Mr Trump had a “very productive discussion” about …

Watch Starmer and Trump’s joint press conference in full after crunch Ukraine talks
1 month ago

Watch Starmer and Trump’s joint press conference in full after crunch Ukraine talks

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump hold a joint …

Donald Trump says Ukraine peace deal will be 'soon or not at all' as he hails 'special' Keir Starmer, hints at trade deal, backs off tariffs and supports Chagos handover during White House love-in
1 month ago

Donald Trump says Ukraine peace deal will be 'soon or not at all' as he hails 'special' Keir Starmer, hints at trade deal, backs off tariffs and supports Chagos handover during White House love-in

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump suggested a Ukraine peace deal will come 'fairly soon or not at all' tonight as he hailed 'special' Keir Starmer during an extraordinary White House love-in. 'I don't think anyone's going to play around while we're there' Said he did not 'remember' calling Mr Zelensky a 'dictator' after the remark caused a huge backlash, and described him as …

Watch Donald Trump and Keir Starmer’s historic Oval Office meeting in full
1 month ago

Watch Donald Trump and Keir Starmer’s historic Oval Office meeting in full

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 Watch Sir Keir Starmer and …

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

Starmer faces up to Trump over Ukraine role in peace talks
1 month ago

Starmer faces up to Trump over Ukraine role in peace talks

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There’s no issue between us on this.” His words came as it was revealed he …

Ukraine hopes its minerals deal will dig it out of a hole with Trump
1 month ago

Ukraine hopes its minerals deal will dig it out of a hole with Trump

Live Mint  

UKRAINE’S GOVERNMENT is set to approve a deal with America to jointly exploit Ukrainian mineral resources later today after a painful period of negotiation. The deal looks to be a good way short of the $500bn “payback" that Mr Trump had demanded from Ukraine, itself a vastly inflated bill for supposed past military and financial assistance, which is independently assessed …

Zelenskyy says no US security agreements in drafted Ukraine minerals deal
1 month 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 …

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

Starmer faces up to Trump over Ukraine role in peace talks
Top News
1 month ago

Starmer faces up to Trump over Ukraine role in peace talks

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There’s no issue between us on this.” His words came as it was revealed he …

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

Keir Starmer heads to Washington with UK defense spending pledge to help sway Trump over Ukraine
1 month ago

Keir Starmer heads to Washington with UK defense spending pledge to help sway Trump over Ukraine

Associated Press  

LONDON — U.K Prime Minister Keir Starmer flies to Washington on Wednesday after announcing a big increase in the British defense budget, an investment that he hopes will help persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to maintain support for Ukraine as Washington pushes to end the war. Starmer’s visit to the White House on Thursday is part of European efforts — …

If Ukraine agrees to Trump’s minerals deal, it will be a Mafia-style extortion
1 month ago

If Ukraine agrees to Trump’s minerals deal, it will be a Mafia-style extortion

The Independent  

By agreeing to a minerals deal with Donald Trump, Ukraine’s president sent the Russian rouble to its highest level against the dollar since last summer. Currency traders clearly believe Trump’s apparent approval of a trade agreement to rinse Ukraine for billions in back payment for military and financial aid suits the Kremlin, not Kyiv. Key, from Ukraine’s perspective, is that …

Trump-Zelenskyy likely to meet on Friday as Ukraine’s president says framework economic deal with US is ready
Top News
1 month ago

Trump-Zelenskyy likely to meet on Friday as Ukraine’s president says framework economic deal with US is ready

Live Mint  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, confirmed that Ukraine and the United States have finalised a framework economic deal, though key security guarantees requested by Kyiv are still unresolved. At the same time, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that the deal includes US access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals. Economic cooperation and rare earth minerals Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys …

US and Ukraine have agreed on a preliminary economic deal, Ukraine’s prime minister says
1 month ago

US and Ukraine have agreed on a preliminary economic deal, Ukraine’s prime minister says

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Wednesday that Ukraine and the United States have reached preliminary agreement on a broad economic deal that includes U.S. access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals amid its three-year war with Russia. After days of negotiations, Ukraine and the U.S. will sign the preliminary agreement but with further details of a full …

Trump’s Ukraine mineral deal: financial leverage or real security guarantee?
1 month ago

Trump’s Ukraine mineral deal: financial leverage or real security guarantee?

Op India  

On 26th February, Ukraine reportedly reached a significant agreement with the United States that gives the US the upper hand in Ukraine’s natural minerals. Instead, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated that the deal gives Ukraine “the right to continue fighting” along with $350 billion and a lot of equipment. On the other hand, there are concerns …

The real reason Trump wants Ukraine’s minerals - and why it is all about China
1 month ago

The real reason Trump wants Ukraine’s minerals - and why it is all about China

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. open image in gallery Trump meets Xi at the …

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