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Assessing US-Ukraine Minerals Deal
May 1, 2025
Oleksandr Merezhko, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Ukrainian Parliament, discusses the transformative US-Ukraine minerals deal and what it means for Ukraine's sovereignty. Samer Attar, a surgeon just back from Gaza, shares harrowing firsthand accounts of the humanitarian crisis and the urgent medical challenges faced in conflict zones. Beloved novelist Isabel Allende delves into her new book about a female war correspondent during Chile's civil war, exploring themes of identity and resilience. Douglas Belkin examines elite universities' responses to political pressures under the Trump administration.
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- The new critical minerals deal enhances U.S.-Ukraine cooperation, ensuring Ukraine retains ownership while granting preferential rights to the U.S.
- The humanitarian crisis in Gaza highlights the dire conditions faced by civilians and the psychological toll on medical personnel during conflicts.
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U.S.-Ukraine Critical Minerals Deal
A new agreement on critical minerals between the U.S. and Ukraine is viewed as a significant step in enhancing cooperation between the two nations. This deal, which emerged after lengthy negotiations, ensures that Ukraine retains full ownership of its natural resources while providing the U.S. with preferential rights for mineral extraction. Ukrainian parliament officials see this as a much more balanced arrangement compared to earlier proposals, which President Zelensky deemed unacceptable. Additionally, this agreement may serve as a catalyst for U.S. support in terms of de-occupying Ukrainian territory and continued military assistance.
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