WP: Soviet-era maps, war risks stall US mineral projects in Ukraine
Experts say US access to Ukrainian resources remains years away due to security risks, damaged infrastructure, and a lack of modern geological surveys.
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CNN: What we know about Trump’s proposed Ukraine minerals agreement
The US President announced a "very big deal" giving US access to Ukraine's critical minerals through a joint investment fund, though Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy expressed caution.
EU offers Ukraine “win-win” minerals deal as alternative to Trump’s demands
The EU proposed Ukraine a mutually beneficial agreement, opposing Trump who pursues Ukrainian resource rights, claiming the US deserves compensation for its free military aid.
Reuters: Trump administration may seek simplified minerals deal with Ukraine
Trump’s push for a minerals deal follows Zelenskyy’s rejection of an initial proposal offering the US 50% of Ukraine’s critical resources.
US Senators Blumenthal and Graham endorse retired NATO F-16 pilots for Ukraine’s Air Force
Two US Senators call on the Biden Administration to lift restrictions on using US-supplied weapons in Russia, and endorse enlisting retired NATO F-16 pilots for Ukraine's Air Forc
UK intel: Russia steals Ukraine’s mineral resources in occupied areas
Russia systematically plunders Ukrainian minerals from occupied areas and improves transport for extraction, while facing partisan threats during stolen ore shipments, as per British intelligence.
Reuters: Canada allows Airbus to use Russian titanium to circumvent sanctions
Despite Canadian sanctions on Russia's VSMPO-Avisma Corporation, the world's largest titanium producer, the Canadian government has granted Airbus permission to continue using Russian titanium in its aircraft production.
Moscow worried about loss of titanium ore supplies from Ukraine
There is no question that Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine primarily for political and geopolitical reasons. But there were…