The Beijing Hour Britain to boost defense budget to highest level since end of Cold War
Feb 26, 2025
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US-Ukraine Minerals Deal
- Ukraine and the U.S. reportedly reached a minerals deal, including rare earth minerals.
- This deal follows direct talks between Trump and Putin.
Details of the Minerals Deal
- The U.S. will receive 50% of future monetization of extracted Ukrainian minerals.
- This deal is a result of the Trump administration's insistence on Ukraine repaying U.S. aid.
Russia-US Cooperation
- Russia is open to increased economic cooperation with the U.S., including in mining and energy.
- This follows efforts to normalize relations between the two countries.