US-Ukraine pact with a twist? After big showdown, Trump secures critical rare earths from Zelensky

Published on May 01, 2025 02:21 pm IST

US and Ukraine signed the much-awaited minerals deal on April 30, giving Washington access to Kyiv's rare earths minerals. In exchange, a joint investment fund will be set up to contribute to Ukraine's reconstruction. However, there was a catch to the agreements terms. The deal was signed by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Ukrainian counterpart, who was in the US on behalf of Kyiv. Watch the video to know how the deal could benefit Putin.

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