Can the US and Ukraine reach a minerals deal?
The White House and Ukraine have made significant progress toward reaching an agreement that would provide the U.S. with access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals and tighten the long-term relationship between Kyiv and Washington, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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5 developments- Feb 19, 2025Only center coverage:Trump wants to do a deal for Ukraine’s critical minerals. Will Zelensky give him what he wants – or will Putin?
- Feb 21, 2025U.S. and Ukraine Discuss Critical Minerals Deal
- Feb 23, 2025Only right-leaning coverage:Trump official says Ukraine mineral deal is 'win-win' financial opportunity for US taxpayers, Ukrainians
- Feb 24, 2025Only lean-right coverage:‘Nearly all key details’ ironed out in Ukraine, US mineral deal, deputy prime minister says
- Feb 25, 2025Can the US and Ukraine reach a minerals deal?
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Trump wants to do a deal for Ukraine’s critical minerals. Will Zelensky give him what he wants – or will Putin?
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