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Ukraine Still Ready To Sign Minerals Deal Despite Trump Spat, Zelenskiy says
News Desk
March 5, 2025
Trump says Ukraine is ready for peace talks, minerals deal; U.S. urges apology after tense Oval Office meeting.
Trump says Ukraine is ready for peace talks, minerals deal; U.S. urges apology after tense Oval Office meeting.
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