Ukrainian official denies that minerals deal turns past US aid into debt
The latest known version of the draft deal included a retroactive reclassification of the past US aid to Ukraine as a loan and repaying it.
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Ukraine and US sign memorandum of intent on critical minerals cooperation
Negotiators reached common ground on a memorandum that focuses on extraction of Ukraine's critical natural resources with the majority of control over funds allocated to the US.
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.
Zelenskyy open to meeting Trump again, sign economic deal, but Treasury Secretary says deal not on agenda now
Ukrainian President said he would attend a meeting with Trump if invited "for a constructive dialog, to solve real problems."
Zelenskyy: Ukraine receives draft mineral resources agreement from US
He added that the agreement is expected to be finalized before the Munich Security Conference, which is scheduled to begin on 14 February.
Ukraine can win back US Republicans – here’s how, says DC expert
"You put all of your eggs into the Democratic basket; now you need to improvise," says Filip Styczynski, a former TVP World chief now directing operations at Washington's Center for Intermarium Studies.
Zelenskyy confirms Trump advisor Keith Kellogg to visit Ukraine in early January
He also said he is skeptical that Putin would agree to end the war.
US imposes sanctions on Russian officials involved in deportation of Ukrainian children
"As it fights to defend its very existence as a sovereign, independent state, Ukraine is grappling with the extraordinary challenge of locating these children, negotiating their release, bringing them home, and providing the critical support they need," the Department of State's statement reads.
US lawmakers push for expedited LNG exports to Ukraine and Central Europe
To bolster energy security in Europe, a group of Democratic lawmakers has called on President Biden to expedite approvals for liquefied natural gas exports.
White House: US maintains stance on long-range missile restrictions for Ukraine
There will be no change to the United States' policy regarding the provision of long-range missiles to Ukraine, according to White House spokesman.
Zelenskyy: many promised Western weapons still not delivered to Ukraine
Speaking at Yalta YES forum he said he will present his plan of victory to US President Joe Biden and presidential candidates.
US Defense Secretary Austin says Ukraine’s long-range strikes would not impact the war
His comments ignore how weapon systems and their engagement do affect Ukrainian capabilities and the course of the war, ISW notes.
“Evil must always, always lose,” Zelenskyy said, visiting the US National Governors Association
Following the NATO summit in Washington and the meeting with President Biden, the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, also visited the United States Congress representatives of both parties in both Chambers and the meeting of the US National Governors Association in Utah, along with other meetings.
Much of US military aid for Ukraine is already in Germany and Poland — CNN
According to anonymous sources cited by CNN, much of the aid is already pre-positioned in storage facilities in Europe, which would cut down on the amount of time needed to get it into Ukraine as soon as the new law greenlights the deliveries.
Zelenskyy: Putin is very afraid of us
He thanked the US for approving military aid and announced upcoming security agreements with the US, Sweden, and Norway.
US Congress paves the way for the confiscation of frozen Russian assets
Congress became the first among G7 parliaments to adopt the legislature allowing the confiscation of Russian assets.
Trump’s advisor slams news about a plan to force Ukraine to surrender territories as “fake”
A Trump campaign adviser slammed the Washington Post report as "fake news," insisting that his boss will not settle on a peace plan until he is in office and can properly weigh all the options.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is open for loans as a form of US aid if it is provided timely
"If we were offered a loan today or everything for free in a year, we would say: 'Only today.'"
“We cannot afford any further delays” — White House to Congress on Ukraine’s air defense needs
The White House urged Congres to pass the bipartisan national security supplemental bill so that the US can help Ukraine replenish critically needed air defense missiles.
US Senate moves one step closer to passing Ukraine funding
The Senate voted on 9 February 2024 to push a $95.3 billion funding package for Ukraine, Israel and other security priorities closer to passing the upper chamber. Fourteen Republicans joined Democrats and two independents to formally begin debate on the legislation, the Hill reported.