White House: Ukraine Minerals Deal Could Be Signed Next Week

The agreement would grant Washington revenues from Kyiv’s exploitation of rare minerals, hydrocarbons, oil, and natural gas.
White House: Ukraine Minerals Deal Could Be Signed Next Week
President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on April 14, 2025. Win McNamee/Getty Images
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
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The United States and Ukraine are aiming to sign a key rare earth mineral agreement next week.

The agreement would grant Washington revenues from Kyiv’s exploitation of rare minerals, hydrocarbons, oil, and natural gas in exchange for continued security assistance.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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