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Zelenskyy coming to WH to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals deal: Trump

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign a long-sought minerals deal that will closely tie the two countries together for years to come. Trump made the announcement at the start of the first Cabinet meeting of his second term, hailing the deal as a very big agreement. The Republican president has long complained that the United States has spent too much taxpayer money to support Ukraine in the war with Russia that began when the Kremlin invaded three years ago. Trump has framed the emerging deal that would give the US access to Ukraine's deposits of so-called rare earth minerals used in the aerospace, defense and nuclear industries as a chance for Kyiv to pay back the US for aid already sent for the war effort under Democratic President Joe Biden. The previous administration put us in a very bad position, but we've been able to make a deal where we're going to get the money back and and a lot of ..

Economic deal with US ready, but security guarantees undecided: Zelenskyy

A framework economic deal with the United States is ready, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, but US security guarantees that Kyiv views as vital for its war with Russia remain to be decided and a full agreement could hinge on talks in Washington as early as Friday. The agreed upon framework deal is a preliminary step toward a comprehensive agreement that will be subject to ratification by Ukraine's parliament, Zelenskyy said during a news conference in Kyiv. Ukraine needs to know first where the United States stands on its continued military support, Zelenskyy said. He said that he expects to have a wide-ranging conversation with US President Donald Trump during a visit to Washington. This (economic) agreement may be part of future security guarantees, but I want to understand the broader vision. What awaits Ukraine? Zelenskyy said. Since returning to office last month, Trump let Ukraine know that he wanted something in return for tens of billions of dollars i

G20 meet on global poverty marred by disputes, absence of major economies

The two-day meeting comes after the Trump administration announced plans to gut its USAID arm and Britain slashed its aid budget by 40 per cent to divert funds towards defence spending

Russia, US prepare more talks at expert level after last week's meet

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated that there was an understanding that Trump and Putin should meet in person after thorough preparation, but said there were no details yet on when and where

India on verge of becoming trials hub, says clinical research firm exec

The US-based company plans to boost its headcount in India by more than 2,000 over the next three to five years

Russia destroys 83 Ukrainian drones over southern Krasnodar region

The ministry does not report potential damage or the full scope of the Ukrainian attacks

Ukraine, US agree on framework for rare earth minerals deal: Official

Officials on both sides have agreed to the draft and advised it should be signed, the sources said

Canada PM Trudeau visits Kyiv on 3rd anniversary of Russia-Ukraine conflict

The Canadian Prime Minister's visit to Ukraine on February 24 aimed to reaffirm Canada's commitment to supporting Ukraine, both militarily and financially, according to Ukrainian President's office

Russia welcomes 'more balanced' US stance on Ukraine after UNSC vote

The votes, on the third anniversary of the war, highlighted the dramatic shift in Washington's position since President Donald Trump took office in January

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India imports Russian oil worth 49 bn euro in 3rd year of Ukraine invasion

India, the world's third largest oil consuming and importing nation, bought crude oil worth 49 billion euros from Russia in the third year of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, a global think tank said. India, which has traditionally sourced its oil from the Middle East, began importing a large volume of oil from Russia soon after the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. This is primarily because Russian oil was available at a significant discount to other international benchmarks due to western sanctions and some European countries shunning purchases. This led to India's imports of Russian oil seeing a dramatic rise, growing from less than 1 per cent of its total crude oil imports to a staggering 40 per cent in a short period. "Russia's stronghold over new markets has solidified in the third year of the invasion. The three biggest buyers, China (EUR 78 billion), India (EUR 49 billion) and Turkey (EUR 34 billion) were responsible for 74 per cent of Russia's total revenues from fossil ..

Watch: Macron fact-checks Trump in real time on European aid to Ukraine

US President Trump has refrained from calling Vladimir Putin an aggressor and instead focused on brokering a deal with Russia, raising concerns among European allies

Russia open to Europe's involvement in peace talks on Ukraine: Putin

Vladimir Putin also said US President Donald Trump was approaching the Russia-Ukraine conflict rationally and not emotionally

UK sanctions Chinese firms in clampdown on supplies to Russia amid war

The fresh sanctions, which also apply to some firms in Thailand and India, target those who support Russia's military regime and the supply networks it relies on, the UK's Foreign Office said

US spending more money on Russia-Ukraine war than European nations: Trump

US did have a slim lead in one particular category, military aid allocated, providing about $67 billion to about $65 billion for Europe

India abstains on resolution calling for peaceful resolution of Ukraine war

India abstained on a UN General Assembly draft resolution that called for a de-escalation, an early cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution of the war against Ukraine. The 193-member UN General Assembly voted Monday on the draft resolution Advancing a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine' tabled by Ukraine and its European allies. The resolution, that was adopted with 93 votes in favour, 65 abstentions and 18 votes against, called for a de-escalation, an early cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution of the war against Ukraine, marked by enormous destruction and human suffering, including among the civilian population, in line with the Charter of the United Nations and international law. India was among the 65 UN Member States that abstained on the resolution. As the resolution was adopted, the UNGA hall broke into applause with Member States welcoming the adoption of the text. The resolution comes on the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine ...

Western leaders visit Kyiv, pledge support on Ukraine war's 3rd anniversary

Ukraine on Monday marked the bleakest anniversary yet of its war against the Russia invasion, with the country's forces under severe pressure on the battlefield and US President Donald Trump's administration apparently embracing the Kremlin in a reversal of US policy. The three-year milestone drew more than a dozen Western leaders to Kyiv for commemorative events in a conspicuous show of support. They warned of the war's wider implications for global security and vowed to keep providing billions of dollars in support for Ukraine as uncertainty deepens over the US commitment to help. Washington did not send any senior official to the occasion. The fourth year of fighting could be pivotal as Trump uses his return to office to press for a peace deal. World security is at stake in talks over how the war ends, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned. The autocrats around the world are watching very carefully whether there's any impunity if you violate international ...

US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies

In a dramatic shift in transatlantic relations under President Donald Trump, the United States split with its European allies by refusing to blame Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in votes on three UN resolutions Monday seeking an end to the three-year war. In the UN General Assembly, the US joined Russia in voting against a Europe-backed Ukrainian resolution that calls out Moscow's aggression and demands an immediate withdrawal of Russian troops. The US then abstained from voting on its own competing resolution after Europeans, led by France, succeeded in amending it to make clear Russia was the aggressor. The voting was taking place as Trump was hosting French President Emmanuel Macron in Washington. It was a major setback for the Trump administration in the 193-member world body, whose resolutions are not legally binding but are seen as a barometer of world opinion. The US then pushed for a vote on its original draft in the more powerful UN Security Council, where resolutions

Donald Trump expresses hope Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing endgame

President Donald Trump said he was hopeful that Russia's war in Ukraine was nearing an endgame as he met on Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron on the third anniversary of the invasion. Trump, in broad-ranging comments on the state of the conflict, said he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine to keep the peace. He also expressed hope that the conflict could end within weeks and that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would soon come to the U.S. to sign a deal to give the U.S. access to Ukraine's critical minerals to help repay some of the $180 billion in American aid that's been sent to Kyiv since the start of the war. It looks like we're getting very close, Trump told reporters at the start of his bilateral meeting with Macron. He added that Zelenskyy could potentially visit Washington this week or next to sign the deal. Trump and Macron earlier on Monday participated in a virtual meeting with fellow Group of Seven ..

India defends territorial integrity of any country, says Ukrainian envoy

Speaking to the media, Polishchuk particularly referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine, calling it a "very historic visit."