Vladyslav Greziev warns ‘never trust Russians’: ‘They don’t want peace deals, nor an end to the war’

The United States and Ukraine have concluded a rare minerals agreement following a two-month delay, which the Trump administration hailed as a renewed expression of support following the abrupt suspension of military aid. Ukrainian officials say the d…

Ukraine signs historic rare earth minerals deal with Washington

The US and Ukraine announced on Wednesday an economic deal after a weekslong press by US President Donald Trump calling on Ukraine to compensate Washington for billions in military and financial assistance to help Ukraine repel the Russian invasion.

Ukraine ready to sign controversial minerals deal with the United States, officials say

US President Donald Trump indicated in February that he wanted access to Ukraine’s rare earth materials as a condition for continued US support in the war, describing it as reimbursement for the billions of dollars in aid Washington has given to Kyiv.

European Commission questions legality of US seabed mining plans

The EU executive โ€œdeeply regretsโ€ President Trumpโ€™s decision to promote deep-sea mining in international waters, joining a chorus of voices questioning the legality of Washingtonโ€™s latest bid to secure supplies of lithium, rare earth metals and other c…

Trump talks tariffs. The EU talks free trade with the rest of the world.

With the United States throwing up the highest trade barriers in a century, Ursula von der Leyenโ€™s European Commission is on a mission to do trade deals with everyone else.ย 

How Kyivโ€™s effort to lure Trump with rare earths backfired

Ukraine potentially has large deposits of crucial minerals, but it will take peace and billions of dollars to unlock them.

From white gold to the new oil โ€“ why Greenlandโ€™s mineral wealth is in the spotlight

Greenland has become the unwitting focus of world attention as president Donald trump seeks to grab control of the huge Arctic territory. Euronews takes a look at the countryโ€™s potentially huge deposits of lithium, rare earth metals and other valuable …

Trump promises โ€˜big, big problemsโ€™ if Zelenskyy backs out of minerals deal

U.S. president accuses Kyiv of wanting to renegotiate the proposed agreement on Ukraine’s “rare earths.”

Trump on Putin: โ€˜I donโ€™t think heโ€™s going to go back on his wordโ€™

The president had earlier said he was โ€œpissed offโ€ with the Russian president.

Ukraine war briefing: Trump sanctions threat on Russian oil buyers could hit China, India

Trump threatens Putin over ceasefire; Russia claims it has taken control of a Donetsk village. What we know on day 1,132China and India could be affected if Donald Trump introduces tariffs of 25-50% against countries buying Russian oil, analysts and of…

7 bargaining chips Trump has given Putin over Ukraine

In seeking a historic peace accord between Russia and Ukraine, President Donald Trump has presented himself as an agnostic arbiter focused only on bringing the three-year war to an end. But his divergent approach to the parties โ€”ย quick to apply pressure on a more vulnerable ally Ukraine, more patience and gentle coaxing for the aggressor [โ€ฆ]

Greenland might open a vast rare earth deposit to mining. Locals say it could destroy their way of life

As Trump threatens to acquire the Danish island territory, residents of a small town are worried about an Australian mining companyโ€™s plansIsolated among icebergs, fjords and mountains in remote southern Greenland, Narsaq is a town that does not worry …

Ukraine to propose its own ceasefire deal in US talks in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine is to propose its own ceasefire deal in talks with the US in Saudi Arabia, aiming to sign the ‘Rare Earth Minerals’ deal with Washington to resume paused military aid after Zelenskyy-Trump tensions.

Greenland heads to the polls amid Trumpโ€™s threats to take over

Tuesday’s election is set to be one of the most consequential in the island’s history.

โ€œGratitudeโ€ expressed, โ€œapologyโ€ received, Ukraine back at the table

This week, the US tightened the screws on Ukraine, pausing military aid until Kyiv shows more willingness to negotiateโ€”starting with handing over half its rare earth resources to America. Moscow welcomed the shift, calling it โ€œaligned with the Kremlin…

US officials planning to meet with Ukrainian counterparts in Saudi Arabia

The meeting would mark a significant diplomatic reengagement after last weekโ€™s Oval Office blowup.

Trump celebrates disruption and defies backlash in Congress speech

โ€œThe people elected me to do the job, and Iโ€™m doing it.โ€

Trump halts aid to Ukraine

The minerals deal is still on the table. So are deals with Russia.

Republican senator rebukes Trump over Ukraine: โ€˜Walking away from our alliesโ€™

The Alaska senatorโ€™s statement was a rare note of dissent from a Republican.

Trumpโ€™s Still Talking About Buying Greenland. Hereโ€™s Where Thatโ€™s Headed.

Our reporter breaks down whatโ€™s really going on in the Arctic.

โ€˜The insolent pig finally got a proper slapโ€™: Russia celebrates Trumpโ€™s Zelenskyy takedown

A meeting between the American and Ukrainian presidents in the Oval Office blew up earlier Friday.

Trumpโ€™s visit with UKโ€™s Starmer offers sobering preview for Ukraine

Trump lauded Britainโ€™s leader but gave little ground, a day ahead of his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Trump says no significant security guarantees in Ukraine minerals deal

President says Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit White House to sign โ€˜very big agreementโ€™, but details remain unclearRussia-Ukraine war โ€“ latest news updatesDonald Trump has announced that Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign a…

Trump confirms Zelenskyy agreement, White House visit

The president said the U.S. has agreed on a mineral rights deal with Ukraine, finalizing plans for a Friday meeting in Washington.

The US-Ukraine mineral deal: A look at rare earths, their use and purposes

As Washington and Kyiv seek to finalise a deal on exploiting Ukraine’s mineral resources, FRANCE 24 takes a look at rare earth metals and why they are important.ย Used in a wide range of electronics, including aircraft and military applications like mi…

Zelenskyy insists on guarantees ahead of Trump meeting after US president says Ukraine can โ€˜forget aboutโ€™ joining Nato โ€“ live

This live blog is now closed. For the latest on US-Ukraine, read our full report:Trump says no significant security guarantees in Ukraine minerals dealThe Kremlin said on Wednesday that expert level talks between the US and Russia were being prepared. …

US, Ukraine agree to minerals deal but no security promise for Kyiv

An agreement that would give the US access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals could be signed as early as Friday, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky set to travel to Washington to meet President Donald Trump, according to one Ukrainian official…

Trump: Zelenskyy likely heading to White House Friday

After an intense pressure campaign, Ukraineโ€™s leader appears ready to sign a minerals pact with the U.S.

Trump: Zelenskyy likely heading to White House Friday

After an intense pressure campaign, Ukraineโ€™s leader appears ready to sign a minerals pact with the U.S.

Trump says Zelenskyy set to visit White House on Friday to sign minerals deal

President says โ€˜I hear heโ€™s coming on Fridayโ€™ amid reports that terms of US-Ukraine aid exchange have been reachedDonald Trump has said that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is likely to visit the White House on Friday to sign a rare earth minerals deal to pay for …

Ukraine and US have agreed on a framework minerals deal, officials say

Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include the exploitation of rare earth minerals, three senior Ukrainian officials said Tuesday. One of them said that Kyiv hopes that signing the agreem…

Putin offers to sell minerals to Trump, including from Russian-occupied Ukraine

The proposal comes as Kyiv and Washington negotiate a deal on critical minerals in Ukraine.

Macron gets platitudes but nothing concrete from Trump

The American didn’t call Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator” during Macron’s lightning visit to Washington on Monday โ€” but he also refused to call Vladimir Putin one.

Trumpโ€™s mineral grab has all the elements of an earworm | Brief letters

Trumped by Tom Lehrer | The wrong don | Gulf names | Cork house | DogeYour article, referring to rare earth elements including europium, dysprosium, gadolinium, praseodymium, holmium and ytterbium, was very enlightening (What are Ukraineโ€™s critical min…

Trump blames Ukraine for the war, slams Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian president has been excluded from the administrationโ€™s negotiations with Russia seeking an end to the war.

What Putin really wants

The Kremlin sees Trumpโ€™s move as a correct response to Moscowโ€™s demand to respect the Russian president as an equal partner.

What are Ukraineโ€™s critical minerals โ€“ and why does Trump want them?

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is likely to visit the US this week to sign a deal on Ukraineโ€™s rare earth minerals, according to Donald TrumpVolodymyr Zelenskyy appears likely to visit the White House on Friday to sign a minerals deal, Donald Trump has said, afte…