US President Donald Trump stated that he foresees a minerals agreement with Ukraine to be signed “very shortly,” without providing further details. The US is reportedly aiming for new, more favorable, terms in exchange for investing in Ukraine’s valuable minerals sector, which is estimated to be worth over $11 trillion. Journalists from France 24 visited one of Ukraine’s mining towns to ascertain how the locals perceive a potential deal with the US.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250322-potential-us-investment-raises-both-hopes-and-fears-in-ukrainian-mining-town