US ramps up demands on Ukraine in latest mineral proposal
- The US proposes a deal for a future 50 percent stake in Ukraine's mineral wealth and resources, as payment for military support since Russia's invasion.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed the need for stronger US support in ceasefire negotiations amidst changing conditions in negotiations for the minerals deal.
- Experts criticize the proposed deal, suggesting it lacks defense guarantees for Ukraine and could pressure Zelenskyy into rejecting it, jeopardizing Ukraine's EU membership prospects.
- Despite the potential economic control, there would be no security guarantees against future Russian invasions, raising concerns about the implications of the agreement.
167 Articles
167 Articles
South Dakota minerals expert weighs in on Ukraine proposal
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- As Ukraine continues to fight for its freedom after Russia invaded 3 years ago, the Trump administration is looking to capitalize on the situation. The White House wants Ukraine to sign an agreement handing over the rights to rare earth minerals found in parts of Ukraine. Mega Millions changes start this week Jon Kellar is a Professor of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at the School of Mines & Technology…
Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine will send a team to Washington next week to begin negotiations on a new draft of a deal that would give the U.S. access to Ukraine’s valuable mineral resources, Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko told The Associated Press. “The new draft agreement from the U.S. shows that the intention to create a fund or jointly invest remains,” Svyrydenko said Saturday, during a trip to northern Ukraine. The delegation from Kyiv wi…
Ukraine Will Send A Team To The US Next Week For Talks On A New Draft Mineral Deal
Ukraine will send a team to Washington next week to begin negotiations on a new draft of a deal that would give the U.S. access to Ukraine’s valuable mineral resources, Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko told The Associated Press. “The new draft agreement from the U.S. shows that the intention to create a fund or jointly invest remains,” Svyrydenko said Saturday, during a trip to northern Ukraine. The delegation from Kyiv will include representa…
Ukraine rejects the new mineral agreement that hardens conditions
The dispute between Trump and Zelenski in the White House parked the signing of the Minerals Agreement on the last day of February. Kiev and Washington had managed to bridge their differences in a record time of two weeks. A month ago the parties decided that Ukraine would contribute 50% of the revenues from the extraction of natural resources and the benefits of the infrastructures to a common fund of the two states. But the Trump Administratio…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 35% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage