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A new investment fund is to be established to help with post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.

These are the key events on day 1,162 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

United Nations experts have urged Malian authorities to investigate reports of alleged summary executions and forced disappearances by the army and Russian mercenaries

Move seals a deal to create a fund the Trump administration says will begin to repay roughly $175bn provided to Ukraine

Russia expects to open its first embassy in the Dominican Republic as Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov defined the Caribbean country as a “promising partner."

Ukrainian prime minister Denys Shmyhal says a new reconstruction and investment fund will be split 50-50 between his country and the US. What we know on day 1,163

The United States and Ukraine said Wednesday they could sign a long-anticipated minerals deal within the day, after last-minute concerns from Kyiv as it seeks long-term US support.

The United States and Ukraine have signed a minerals deal after a two-month delay, in what President Donald Trump's administration called a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end of military aid.

China has been developing closer ties with countries in central Asia over recent years. Trade between China and the central Asia region grew to US$89 billion (£69 billion) in 2023, an increase of 27% on the previous year. Chinese trade rose with every country there except Turkmenistan.

Ukraine and Europe counter-proposed terms, seeing the US plan as too conciliatory towards Moscow.

Ukraine is reportedly set to sign a mineral resources deal with the U.S. in hopes it will help end the war