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War in Ukraine
Zelensky May Go to Washington on Friday as Ukraine Agrees Mineral Deal With US
The visit would come after officials reach an agreement on the terms of a draft mining deal between the two countries.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2025
Trump
Ukraine’s Earth Riches are Rare and Difficult to Reach
Ukraine ranks 40th among mineral-producing countries, according to the 2024 edition of World Mining Data. It was the world’s 10th largest producer of iron in 2022.
Feb. 26, 2025
Canada
‘People Like Elon Musk Are Enemies of Our Country’ – 250K Canadians Sign Petition to Rescind His Citizenship
The tech mogul and unelected US disruptor-in-chief said his adoptive Canada “is not a real country,” while a third of his own DOGE employees resign in disgust and protesters gather in Washington.
Feb. 26, 2025
Ukraine
UK PM Heads to US Hoping to ‘Bridge’ Trump-Europe Divide Over Ukraine
Top of Starmer’s wish list is securing assurances from Trump that the US will provide a so-called backstop, to support any European troops sent to Ukraine to monitor a ceasefire.
Feb. 25, 2025
Ukraine
‘Where are you, Sen. Lindsey Graham?’ – Americans in Kyiv Protest Trump’s Tilt Toward Russia
American demonstrators gathered in front of the US embassy in Kyiv on Tuesday in protest of the White House’s stance on Russia and the exclusion of Ukraine from peace negotiations.
Feb. 25, 2025
Ukraine
Did Europe Pitch Plan to Push Trump out of $500B Ukraine Rare Earth Deal?
A senior Brussels official reportedly said developing Ukraine’s rare earth minerals with Europe would be on fair terms, which is not something the US president is offering Kyiv.
Feb. 25, 2025
Zelensky
OPINION: Death of Diplomacy
The 1917 speed record of “Ten Days That Shook the World” has been replaced – this time it only took six.
Feb. 25, 2025
War in Ukraine
Five Items on The Agenda for Trump-Starmer Meet
Starmer’s visit comes hot on the heels of French President Emmanuel Macron, who said after talks with Trump in Washington on Monday that he believed “there is a path forward”.
Feb. 25, 2025
Trump Details Ultimatum for Reopening Strait of Hormuz in Iran Deal
Donald Trump outlined his requirements for a 60-day ceasefire extension with Iran, demanding total nuclear disarmament, and the immediate unhindered opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
May 30, 2026
