What we know so far about the US-Ukraine minerals deal
Europe • Feb 26, 2025, 3:11 PM
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Kyiv and Washington have reportedly agreed a deal that would allow the United States to access Ukraine's mineral resources – although it does not yet detail the security guarantees sought by Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected in Washington on Friday to finalise the agreement. Here's what we know about the deal so far.
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What we know so far about the US-Ukraine minerals deal
Europe • 3:11 PM
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Kyiv and Washington have reportedly agreed a deal that would allow the United States to access Ukraine's mineral resources – although it does not yet detail the security guarantees sought by Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected in Was
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What we know so far about the US-Ukraine minerals deal
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The US-Ukraine mineral deal: A look at rare earths, their use and purposes
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