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Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Ukraine and Russia’s Return to Peace Talks in Turkey, What’s Changed Since 2022?
Ukraine and Russia will return to peace negotiations after more than three years of brutal warfare. Can they negotiate a lasting peace this time?
May 14, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Parliament Committee Backs Bill to Enable Funding of Mineral Deal With US
Ukraine is set to contribute around $72.2 million to a US-Ukraine investment fund, but changes to the Budget Code were needed first.
May 13, 2025
Ukraine
Zelensky Signs Minerals Deal Into Law
The agreement was ratified by Ukraine’s parliament last week and awaited the president’s signature to become law.
May 12, 2025
Ukraine
Minerals Deal Approved: Ukraine Eyes Final Agreements With US Next Week
Ukraine expects two key agreements with the US to be finalized and signed early next week to launch the joint investment fund, Economy Minister Svyrydenko said.
May 9, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘This is True Partnership’ – US Hails Ukraine’s Approval Of Minerals Deal
As peace efforts stall, US officials say an economic partnership with Ukraine will strengthen ties for decades and send a clear message to “everyone involved.”
May 9, 2025
US
‘Historic Decision’: Ukraine’s Parliament Ratifies Minerals Deal With US
The Verkhovna Rada ratified the US-Ukraine minerals agreement, paving the way for an Investment Fund to boost critical minerals projects.
May 8, 2025
Verkhovna Rada
Verkhovna Rada Committee OKs Minerals Deal, Final Vote Expected This Week
The Ukrainian legislature (Verkhovna Rada) is expected to hold a full vote on the US-Ukraine deal on natural resources on May 8.
May 7, 2025
Zelensky
OPINION: Ukraine’s Moment
Why Zelensky is wise to prioritize asset ownership and American investment.
May 5, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Why US Must Arm Ukraine, End War and Secure Its Economic Stake
Russia’s war in Ukraine has already had global ramifications and is felt in the pockets of everyday Americans – hesitate now in supporting Ukraine’s victory and the US will suffer long term.
May 5, 2025
Zelensky
OPINION: ‘As the Steak Sizzles’: Trump’s Made for Social Media Soap Opera
Welcome to the era of performative diplomacy. Trump is perfecting the art – to paraphrase Hamlet – of making the play the thing wherein to catch the conscience of kings.
May 4, 2025
US
OPINION: Stop Attacking or Stop Resisting: Which Comes First?
US efforts to strongarm a ceasefire has run up against a Catch-22 obstacle, apart from Russian intransigence. It is not too late for the US to change course.
May 3, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine to Vote on Mineral Deal on May 8
The date is earlier than what some lawmakers suggested earlier, and the first vote is for ratification of the agreement, with subsequent votes only deciding details in an aleady binding deal.
May 2, 2025
Ukraine
US-Ukraine Reconstruction Fund to Work as Portfolio Manager – Ukraine’s Deputy Economy Minister
The fund for US-Ukraine investment in critical minerals will grant access to investment projects.
May 2, 2025
Zelensky
‘A Truly Equal Agreement’ – Zelensky Hails Minerals Deal as a Success
While the long-awaited accord does not provide explicit security guarantees for Kyiv, the Trump administration said it showed the US was committed to “a free, sovereign and prosperous Ukraine.”
May 2, 2025
Ukraine
EXPLAINED: So…What’s in the Minerals Deal?
On May 30, Ukraine and the US signed a deal linking military aid to economic recovery and shared access to Ukraine’s vast mineral resources, with revenues split 50/50.
May 1, 2025
Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Ukraine Signs Mineral Deal – What Now?
There are multiple steps still needed to put the latest agreement into law – including changes to the country’s tax and budget codes.
May 1, 2025