Ukraine, US say minerals deal ready as suspense lingers
https://www.channelnewsasia.comWASHINGTON: The United States and Ukraine said Wednesday (Apr 30) they could sign a long-anticipated minerals deal within the day, after last-minute concerns from Kyiv as it seeks long-term US support.President Donald Trump has demanded rights to Ukraine's mineral wealth, vital to new technologies, after demanding compensation for the billions of dollars in US weapons sent since Russia invaded just over three years ago.After initial hesitation, Ukraine has accepted a minerals accord as a way to [...]
