The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine, US sign minerals deal, marking shift from military to economic 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.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 30, 2025

Ukraine ready to sign controversial minerals deal with the United States, officials say

US President Donald Trump indicated in February that he wanted access to Ukraine's rare earth materials as a condition for continued US support in the war, describing it as reimbursement for the billions of dollars in aid Washington has given to Kyiv.

Euronews · Apr 30, 2025

Ukraine and US say minerals deal ready for signing but 'last minute snag' appears

Two sources have told the Reuters news agency that a deal could be signed on Wednesday

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

Putin responds to Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire plan with a three-day offer

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

Al Jazeera · Apr 30, 2025

Ukraine Reportedly Set To Sign Key Deal With U.S. In Hopes It Will Help End The War

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

International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025

Five key moments from Donald Trump’s combative interview marking his first 100 days back

‘I’ve never even heard of you,’ the US president tells ABC reporter Terry Moran as they clash over key issues, including tariffs and the Ukraine-Russia war

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

Russia launches drone attack on Dnipro and Kharkiv, killing one and injuring 50

Meanwhile, in Russia a Ukrainian drone attack led to a fire at an instrument-making plant in Murom. Three people were injured in the Kursk region.

Euronews · Apr 30, 2025

Kremlin says a deal to end the war with Ukraine can't be achieved quickly

A senior Kremlin official says clinching a deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine “is far too complex to be done quickly.”

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Vietnam still bears the scars of war

It signals a dark future for Gaza and Ukraine

Salon · Apr 30, 2025

About 600 North Korean soldiers killed in Russia's war against Ukraine, Seoul says

Pyongyang this week confirmed for the first time that it had sent troops to help Russia recapture parts of the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces.

Euronews · Apr 30, 2025