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US national security advisor, Mike Waltz.

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US Waltz labels Ukraine “one of the most corrupt” countries, criticizes minerals deal approach

US National Security Advisor once again reminded of a "missed opportunity" to sign the agreement during an Oval Office meeting, citing Zelenskyy's confrontational approach.

byVira KravchukandbyYana Olynets

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Trump demands Ukraine sign his minerals deal immediately

In his Truth Social post, he wrote that "hopefully" it will be signed "IMMEDIATELY" and linked progress to peace prospects.

byYuri Zoria

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No signing of Trump’s minerals deal expected this week, Ukraine’s Finance Minister says

Despite the US President’s announcement of a signing on Thursday, Ukraine’s Marchenko clarified that discussions on the deal are still underway.

byYuri Zoria

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Trump says he may “take a pass” within days on his futile efforts to freeze Russo-Ukrainian war

Meanwhile, US State Secretary Rubio said the US is nearing a decision on ending its role in Ukraine talks, declaring, “It’s not our war.”

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine-US minerals deal talks to begin April 11-12 in Washington

President Zelenskyy insists on equal ownership of extraction revenues, and PM Shmyhal emphasizes constitutional compliance and EU commitment obligations.

byYuri Zoria

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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FT: Kyiv deploys lie detectors in hunt for source of “strange” US minerals deal leak

The leaked deal was lambasted by senior officials as extremely disadvantageous to Ukraine

byAlya Shandra

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Analysis

The US wants Ukraine’s minerals. The deal is worse than you think

It's not just about extracting lithium and titanium – it's about capturing the entire decision-making machinery of a sovereign state.

byKhusanboy Kotibjonov

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1133: Russia halts mass drone attack overnight, ceasefire believed unlikely till 20 April, while Ukraine catches Russian propagandist

On 1 April, Russian forces launched only missiles, making a pause in massive drone strikes for the first time in 2025. On the battlefield, Russian forces are having difficulty capturing Ukrainian territory, marking their slowest progress in months. However, military experts doubt that complete ceasefire between Ukraine and Russian will be reached in three weeks.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha says Ukraine is discussing minerals deal with U.S.

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha says that Ukraine has already begun consultations regarding the text of the mineral…

byLesia Dubenko

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Ukraine seeks changes to Trump’s proposed “lifetime-reparations” minerals deal

The proposed deal with Ukraine would place a US-majority board in charge of Ukrainian resources and reclassify US aid as loans.

byYuri Zoria

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Trump now wants entire Ukrainian resource revenue in updated minerals pact offer

The new deal requires Ukraine to repay all free US aid since 2022, plus pay 4% interest per year before it can access any profits. Zelenskyy says the terms keep changing.

byYuri Zoria

The White House in Washington DC, illustrative image: Wikimedia Commons.

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FT: Ukraine’s officials call US minerals deal “robbery” as Washington expands demands

The draft agreement, reviewed by the Financial Times, expands Washington’s demands for control over Ukraine’s lucrative natural resources, granting the US a veto over a proposed investment fund and prioritizing its financial interests.

byOlena Mukhina

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Zelenskyy meets Saudi crown prince ahead of Ukraine-US talks

Zelenskyy met Mohammed bin Salman before Ukraine-US talks in Jeddah, where officials will discuss limited ceasefire proposals and the minerals deal amid Trump's push to end the Russo-Ukrainian war.

byYuri Zoria

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“Like hitting a mule”: Trump envoy says Ukraine aid pause designed to get Kyiv’s attention

"The best way I can describe it is sort of like hitting a mule with a two-by-four across the nose. You got their attention," Keith Kellogg said, defending the Trump administration's suspension of military aid as necessary to refocus Kyiv's priorities.

byVira Kravchuk

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CNN: What we know about Trump’s proposed Ukraine minerals agreement

The US President announced a "very big deal" giving US access to Ukraine's critical minerals through a joint investment fund, though Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy expressed caution.

byYuri Zoria

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump. Source: president.gov.ua

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French media: Trump wanted to cancel Zelenskyy’s visit, changed his mind after talking to Macron

Zelenskyy's upcoming meeting with Trump will determine whether the fossil agreement will succeed or ''quietly pass.''

byBenjamin Looijen

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Analysis

“If Trump wants our minerals, we want F-35s”—Ukrainian soldiers aren’t buying America’s deal

Washington and Kyiv are finalizing a deal on rare earth minerals, but Ukrainian soldiers aren’t convinced they’re getting a fair trade.

byOlena Mukhina

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European Commission refutes Politico report on new minerals deal offer for Ukraine

Officials deny proposing a new minerals deal to Ukraine, citing a 2021 cooperation memorandum as the existing framework.

byYuri Zoria

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump.

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Opinion

“Your minerals or your aid”: US holds Ukraine hostage while Russia bombs

From defender to debt collector: Washington's new role in Ukraine.

byKhusanboy Kotibjonov

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US, Ukraine close to signing deal on minerals worth “hundreds of billions of dollars,” Axios reports

A draft agreement between the US and Ukraine would create a jointly-managed investment fund that receives half of Ukraine's revenues from extractable materials, Axios reports.

byMaria Tril