Ukraine minerals deal

Ukraine ready to sign US ‘minerals deal’ in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine is ready to sign a deal with the United States on joint resource extraction during the upcoming bilateral talks in Saudi Arabia, AP reported on March 10, citing unnamed officials.

10 March 2025, 11:28 PM

Trump hints at resuming intelligence sharing with Ukraine

President Donald Trump announced on March 9 that the United States is on the verge of resuming intelligence sharing with Ukraine, expressing optimism about upcoming negotiations with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia.

10 March 2025, 12:20 PM

Zelenskyy changed position on minerals deal, says Mike Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reversed his stance on the mineral deal between the countries, The Hill reported on March 9.

10 March 2025, 11:04 AM

Trump demands Ukraine commit to unilateral ceasefire as condition for ‘minerals deal’ — report

U.S. President Donald Trump is willing to sign the resource extraction agreement with Ukraine only if Kyiv orders an immediate ceasefire, Bloomberg reported on March 6, citing several sources familiar with the matter.

6 March 2025, 07:58 PM

US, Ukraine could sign mining agreement on March 4 — report

The United States and Ukraine could sign the previously negotiated joint resource extraction deal as early as Tuesday, March 4, Reuters reported.

4 March 2025, 10:46 PM

Ukraine ready to sign mineral agreement with US ‘anytime, in any format' — Zelenskyy

Despite Washington abruptly cutting all military aid to Ukraine, Kyiv is still prepared to sign the previously negotiated mineral rights deal with the United States "at any time and in any convenient format," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 4.

4 March 2025, 08:36 PM

US, Ukraine fail to sign minerals deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump did not sign a bilateral resource extraction agreement during their meeting on Feb. 28, a White House representative told Reuters.

28 February 2025, 11:07 PM

Zelenskyy thanks American people after White House meeting cut short

After a heated public argument with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Feb. 28, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a statement in which he expressed gratitude to the United States and the American people.

28 February 2025, 10:01 PM

US expects to earn $20 billion from Ukraine minerals deal

The United States expects to earn around $20 billion from the upcoming mineral rights deal with Ukraine, U.S. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on Feb. 27.

27 February 2025, 10:24 PM

Ukrainian Parliament blocks request to summon officials negotiating U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal

Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada has rejected a motion to summon government officials involved in negotiating a minerals agreement with the United States, MP Iryna Herashchenko reported, following the Feb. 26 parliamentary session.

26 February 2025, 02:09 PM

PM Shmyhal details potential US-Ukraine rare earths deal

Ukraine and the United States are discussing the creation of an investment fund where Kyiv would contribute future profits from rare earth metal mining, and Washington would provide cash for various purposes, with both sides splitting contributions roughly 50/50, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said in an interview with news agency Interfax-Ukraine on Feb. 25.

25 February 2025, 05:05 PM

US-Ukraine mineral agreement nears, joint fund planned

The United States and Ukraine are close to finalizing a deal on mineral resources, which would establish a jointly managed Reconstruction Investment Fund, Axios reported on Feb. 24, citing the latest draft.

25 February 2025, 12:37 PM

US-Ukraine talks on rare earth metals in final phase, Justice Minister Stefanishyna says

Negotiations between Ukraine and the United States regarding a rare earth metals agreement are nearing completion, Justice Minister Olga Stefanishyna reported on X on Feb. 24.

24 February 2025, 04:05 PM

Ukraine preparing to accelerate minerals deal negotiations with US from next week

The Ukrainian government will actively work towards finalizing a mineral resources agreement and security guarantees with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump starting Feb. 24, Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said in an interview with Japanese outlet NHK.

22 February 2025, 09:33 PM

Zelenskyy hesitant to sign US mineral extraction agreement – Sky News

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is currently not prepared to finalize a mineral extraction deal with the United States due to "a number of problematic issues" within the proposed agreement, Sky News reported on Feb. 21, citing sources familiar with the matter.

22 February 2025, 03:28 PM

US and Ukraine set to sign mineral resources agreement as early as today – WSJ

The United States and Ukraine are close to finalizing a deal on mineral extraction that could be signed as soon as Feb. 22, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.

22 February 2025, 03:06 PM

US may adjust Russia sanctions based on peace negotiations

The issue of easing sanctions on Russia could be discussed in upcoming negotiations over the war in Ukraine, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Speaking on Feb. 20, Bessent said the United States is prepared to either strengthen or ease sanctions, depending on Russia’s willingness to engage in meaningful peace talks, Bloomberg reported.

20 February 2025, 06:22 PM

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