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.
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Ukraine aims for constructive talks with US on mineral deal and security guarantees
Ukraine to begin serious work on US mineral deal, seeks security guarantees to protect against future Russian attacks. Government expert group to start negotiations next week.
Ukraine-US teams work until dawn on minerals deal as Waltz confident Zelenskyy will sign soon
After all-night talks, Ukraine and the US continue negotiations as Waltz insists Zelenskyy will sign soon.
Axios: US offers Ukraine “improved” minerals deal after Trump-Zelenskyy clash
This comes after Ukraine previously refused to immediately sign terms granting the US 50% of revenues from its trillion-dollar reserves. Sources say now a deal is more likely.
Reuters: Trump administration may seek simplified minerals deal with Ukraine
Trump’s push for a minerals deal follows Zelenskyy’s rejection of an initial proposal offering the US 50% of Ukraine’s critical resources.
Trump’s mineral deal demands higher GDP share from Ukraine than Germany’s WWI reparations
A leaked contract reveals Trump’s demand for a $500 billion "payback" from Ukraine for previous aid, granting the US economic control, as per The Telegraph.
Ukraine rejects US proposal demanding half of its mineral resources
The Trump administration sought 50% of Ukraine’s minerals as compensation for past donated aid, but Kyiv refused, demanding security assurances.
US could send troops to Ukraine to guard rare earth resources, NBC reports
Trump proposed acquiring $500 billion in Ukrainian rare earth minerals for US military aid. While he claimed Kyiv “essentially agreed,” Zelenskyy rejected the draft deal, citing a lack of security guarantees.
Trump claims Ukraine “essentially agreed” to give US access to its rare earth minerals
Trump insisted that US access to Ukraine’s resources must be guaranteed, regardless of possible peace talks with Russia, citing America’s alleged $300 billion contribution.
Expert: Here’s how Ukraine could capitalize on its rare earth materials
Ukraine has to start developing a policy after wasting 34 years, says Pavel Verkhniatskyi
Trump says he talked to Putin, who allegedly “does care” about battlefield casualties
They talked by phone to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, but Trump did not disclose how many times they had the calls.
Trump wants Ukraine’s rare earth minerals in exchange for continued aid
The US President said he's seeking a deal where Ukraine secures US military and economic support with "their rare earth and other things."
