Ukraine finalizes position on US minerals deal, foreign minister says
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Tuesday that Kyiv has already developed its position on the mineral resources deal with the US and its vision of the text.
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EU transfers €1 billion to Ukraine in third tranche under G7 ERA initiative
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Ukraine, UNIDO launch second phase of eco-industrial parks program with CHF 3 million in Swiss funding
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Ukraine updates free trade deal with Norway, Switzerland: no duties on industrial products and lower tariffs on agri goods
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Ukrainian, Danish wind industry associations partner to boost Ukraine's energy supply, restore damaged infrastructure
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Belgium pledges €1 billion in defense aid for Ukraine in 2025
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Kremlin says questions on proposed Ukraine ceasefire remain unanswered
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US-based Safe Pro to collaborate with Ukraine on AI-driven demining
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Ukraine's cement industry ready to meet reconstruction demands, survey finds
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Korea's LS Group looking for partner to set up tractor factory in Ukraine, government says
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EU approves €1.5 billion Polish aid scheme to cover war-related transport risks in Ukraine
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Russian investment envoy confirms he's in Washington for talks with US officials
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