Washington, April 30, 2025 (AFP) - US says may sign minerals deal today if Ukraine ready

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2025-04-30

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington and Kyiv could on Wednesday sign a minerals deal -- a key part of an American push to end Ukraine's war with Russia -- if "last-minute" issues are resolved. "Our side is ready to sign. The Ukrainians decided last night to make some last-minute changes," Bessent said during a White House cabinet meeting led by President Donald Trump. "We're sure that they will reconsider that, and we are ready t......

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