Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a deal with the U.S. over Ukraine’s mineral resources has become more balanced after ongoing negotiations. The agreement, the development of Ukraine’s valuable minerals, including rare earths, has strategic and economic significance.
The negotiations come amid pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has tied continued American military support to a form of compensation—casting mineral access as a return on the billions in aid the U.S. has provided since Russia’s invasion in 2022. However, Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed the deal will not involve retroactive payments for past U.S. assistance, easing domestic concerns.
Many Ukrainians view their resistance to Russia not only as self-defense but also as a stand for broader Western interests. That view has clashed with Trump’s transactional approach, especially as Kyiv pursues NATO membership and seeks firm U.S. security guarantees within the deal.
Tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy have marked the negotiations. Trump, pushing for rapid peace with Russia, has proposed recognizing Crimea as Russian territory, something Ukraine and its European allies reject outright. There are also disagreements over timelines for lifting sanctions on Russia and guarantees for Ukraine’s security and financial future.
Despite their rocky relationship, both leaders recognize the mutual dependency: Trump needs Zelenskyy’s cooperation to secure a peace deal that would support his political goals, while Ukraine needs Trump’s influence to pressure Russia into backing away from its hardest demands.
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A Russian attack on the city of Poltava in central Ukraine has resulted in two fatalities and damage to a military recruitment centre, according to the Ukrainian military and regional officials.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are expected to discuss the sudden pause in American weapons shipments to Ukraine during a call on Friday,
Russia and Ukraine are coordinating dates for a new negotiation round in Istanbul, with both sides awaiting timeline proposals, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
The U.S. decision to halt shipments of critical military supplies to Ukraine has been met with concern in Kyiv. Ukrainian officials warn that the move will significantly weaken the country’s ability to defend against intensifying airstrikes and battlefield advances.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
The European Commission is set to propose allowing carbon credits from other countries to count towards the EU’s 2040 climate target, according to a leaked internal document.
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
At least seven people remain missing following a massive explosion at a fireworks warehouse in the town of Esparto, Northern California, according to a report by NBC News citing local officials.
A delegation from Azerbaijan, led by MP Qaya Məmmədov, took part in the annual session of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), held from 28 June to 3 July in Porto, Portugal.
Chinese scientists have unveiled PlantGPT, the first large language model-based artificial intelligence designed specifically for plant functional genomics.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday warned that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has reached a critical level and called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire. He emphasised that vital infrastructure is on the verge of collapse due to a severe fuel shortage.
The US House of Representatives approved a significant tax-cut and spending bill on Thursday, passing it by a narrow margin of 218 to 214. The legislation has now been sent to President Donald Trump for his signature.
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