The United States and Ukraine have reached a major deal concerning mineral resources. Ukraine has agreed to give the US a share of the revenue from its mineral resources, following intense pressure from President Trump. It is unclear what Ukraine will receive in return. The agreement states that Ukraine will contribute half of its revenue from natural resources to a fund, with the US owning the highest financial interest allowed under American law. Additionally, the US and Trump have been courting outlier states in relation to the war in Ukraine, while standing against traditional allies. In other news, Britain plans to increase its military spending, and the majority of books nominated for the International Booker Prize are under 200 pages.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/briefing/minerals-ukraine-syria-britain.html