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A truce at any price is impossible, Ukrainian widows say
“Just say thank you” is what many Ukrainians have already heard from occupying Russian soldiers. Svitlana Poltavska says this is what Russian soldiers told her as they came to her house amid beatings and searches: “Say thank you we are not touching your children. Yet.”
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What's behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision not to wear a suit?
During the controversial meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump that took place on Friday, the Ukrainian leader was asked by a conservative commenter why he doesn't wear a suit. For Ukrainians, it is a show of solidarity, which conveys their fight to the rest of the world.
Europe
Ukraine-US minerals deal the first diplomatic balancing act for Kyiv
After weeks of intense negotiations, Kyiv and Washington have agreed on a deal to jointly develop Ukraine’s natural resources. While a final agreement still has a long way to go, the diplomacy around it matters as much as the agreement itself.
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Ukraine and US agree on minerals deal, Ukrainian officials say
According to anonymous officials, Kyiv and Washington reached a broad economic deal which includes the exploitation of Ukraine's rare earth minerals. US President Donald Trump has said Zelenskyy could visit the US to sign a deal on Friday.