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Zelensky Celebrates U.S. Minerals Deal Amid Security Concerns

5/2/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed a new minerals deal with the U.S. as a game-changing investment, enabling joint management of a fund for vital resource extraction while ensuring Ukraine maintains ownership. Yet, the absence of clear U.S. security guarantees stirs worries about the potential risks to Ukraine's sovereignty and safety in the face of the ongoing Russian conflict.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed a new minerals deal with the U.S. as a game-changing investment, enabling joint management of a fund for vital resource extraction while ensuring Ukraine maintains ownership. Yet, the absence of clear U.S. security guarantees stirs worries about the potential risks to Ukraine's sovereignty and safety in the face of the ongoing Russian conflict.