Ukraine signs mineral rights deal with U.S. amid conflict

Trump announces mineral-rights deal with Ukraine, promising future investment amid ongoing war and shifting U.S. support dynamics.

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11 months ago

February 26, 2025

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Trump announces mineral-rights deal with Ukraine, promising future investment amid ongoing war and shifting U.S. support dynamics.

In Short

Ukraine has reached a mineral-rights agreement with the U.S., which Trump claims could be worth a trillion dollars, dropping prior revenue demands. Despite concerns over future debts and lack of security guarantees, the deal is seen as a way to improve U.S.-Ukraine relations amidst the ongoing war with Russia.

Ukraine has reached a mineral-rights agreement with the United States.

President Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.

Sources close to the negotiations indicate that the U.S. has dropped its demand for $500 billion in potential revenue from Ukraine’s mineral resources.

Trump described the deal as potentially worth a trillion dollars, amidst ongoing funding for Ukraine amidst the war with Russia.

Security guarantee

Zelensky has been seeking a direct meeting with Trump and had previously rejected a lower-level offer due to lack of security guarantees in the agreement.

The relationship between Washington and Kyiv deteriorated following Zelensky’s refusal to sign the initial proposal.

European officials expressed shock at the earlier U.S. demands, which exceeded contributions made to Ukraine since the invasion.

Ukraine possesses deposits of at least 20 minerals deemed critical by the U.S., which include essential resources.

Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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3 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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5 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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5 hours ago

February 2, 2026

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Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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