Washington and Kyiv have signed a minerals deal granting the U.S. access to Ukraine’s natural resources, Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed in a tweet on April 30, following reports of last-minute hurdles that delayed the…
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Ukraine, U.S. Sign Minerals Deal, Tying Trump to Kyiv
Trump had originally sought $500 billion in mineral wealth — around four times what the United States has contributed to Ukraine since the war.
U.S. presence against ‘bad actors’
Trump has balked at offering security guarantees to…
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Ukraine and U.S. Sign Long-Awaited Minerals Deal
Trump had originally sought $500 billion in mineral wealth — around four times what the United States has contributed to Ukraine since the war.
U.S. presence against ‘bad actors’
Trump has balked at offering security guarantees to…
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Russia and North Korea break ground on construction of first highway bridge linking two nations — Meduza
On Wednesday, Russia and North Korea marked the start of construction of the first highway bridge connecting the two nations. In a teleconference with North Korean Cabinet Premier Pak Thae Song, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin called the…
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Russian soldier opens fire on family in Kursk border town after end of Ukrainian occupation — Meduza
Earlier this week, a tragedy unfolded in Giryi, a small border town in Russia’s Kursk region recently retaken from Ukrainian forces after months of occupation. According to the outlet Pepel Media, a Russian soldier forced his way into a…
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Ukraine, U.S. Say Minerals Deal Ready as Suspense Lingers
The United States and Ukraine said Wednesday they could sign a long-anticipated minerals deal within the day, after last-minute concerns from Kyiv as it seeks long-term U.S. support.
President Donald Trump has demanded rights to…
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China is reshaping central Asia’s energy sector as Russian influence fades
China has been developing closer ties with countries in central Asia over recent years. Trade between China and the central Asia region grew to US$89 billion (£69 billion) in 2023, an increase of 27% on the previous year. Chinese trade rose…
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Tucker Carlson called Zelenskyy an enemy of the United States
American journalist Tucker Carlson called Volodymyr Zelenskyy an enemy of the United States. He said this in an interview with his colleague Megyn Kelly.

“Zelenskyy is an enemy of the United States, and his…
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China has removed five MEPs from its sanctions list
China has lifted sanctions on five MEPs, the EP said.

“The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola has notified the heads of the EP parliamentary factions of the decision of the Chinese authorities…
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Russia Slams France’s Accusations It Hacked Macron’s Campaign
Russia on Wednesday slammed what it called “unfounded accusations” by the French government that it hacked President Emmanuel Macron’s campaign in 2017.
“We strongly reject the unfounded accusations by…
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