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Ukraine Still Ready To Sign Minerals Deal Despite Trump Spat, Zelenskiy says

Trump says Ukraine is ready for peace talks, minerals deal; U.S. urges apology after tense Oval Office meeting.

Russian security forces thwart an ISKP-linked terror plot in Moscow, highlighting concerns over Afghanistan’s extremist sanctuaries.

Germany grapples with shifting alliances, military spending, and security challenges amid US uncertainty and government transition.

Trump weighs Russia sanctions relief to restore ties, end Ukraine war, and explore economic cooperation with Moscow.

$Trump hints at a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal as Europe pushes for a truce, revealing fractures in Western unity over the war. [Image via Reuters]$

Trump hints at a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal as Europe pushes for a truce, revealing fractures in Western unity over the war.

Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine, pressuring Zelensky for peace talks amid worsening US-Ukraine relations.

UK finalizes $2 Billion deal to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air-defense missiles, boosting Kyiv’s security amid Russia’s assault.

Russia negotiates its military presence in Syria as the new leadership seeks better terms for Russian base after Assad’s fall.

Zelenskyy and Trump clash in White House meeting over U.S. support for Ukraine, exposing deep political divisions on the war.

U.S. splits with allies at U.N., refusing to blame Russia for the Ukraine war as Trump pushes direct talks to end the conflict.