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US-Ukraine minerals deal and France’s screen-ban proposal
May 1, 2025
Nina Dos Santos, an international broadcast correspondent and former CNN editor, joins Renard Mansour, a senior research fellow at Chatham House, to discuss a pivotal minerals deal between the US and Ukraine aimed at bolstering Kyiv's defense against Russia. They also delve into the implications of shifting US foreign policy and the challenges Ukraine faces in this new landscape. Additionally, they tackle France's proposal to limit screen time for children under six, raising concerns about technology's impact on play and social development.
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- The US-Ukraine minerals deal aims to enhance Ukraine's defense while raising concerns about its long-term strategic implications and US interests.
- Health experts in France emphasize reducing screen time for young children to promote cognitive development and creativity amidst digital device concerns.
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US-Ukraine Mineral Deal: A Complex Landscape
A recent agreement between the US and Ukraine focuses on sharing the extraction of vital minerals from Ukrainian soil once the ongoing conflict stabilizes. While this deal is positioned as mutually beneficial, allowing the US to potentially recoup its sizable investment in Ukraine's defense and providing Ukraine with security support, the arrangement arises from a precarious position for Ukraine. Critics argue that Ukraine felt pressured to concede to a deal where its long-term interests could be overshadowed by the transactional nature of US policies under the current administration. Reservations exist regarding whether the partnership can yield genuine benefits for Ukraine or if it merely serves American interests.
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