
US and Ukraine close in on rare minerals deal, but security guarantees remain a sticking point.

As US-Russia negotiations over the Ukraine-Russia war start, there are two competing views in the market.

Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said Ukraine was willing, adding that he wants “equalization” from Ukraine for Washington’s “close to $300 billion” in support.

The EU and U.S. welcomed seven new countries to the Minerals Security Partnership, expanding global cooperation on critical mineral supply chains.