Ukraine says it hopes to sign U.S. minerals deal within 24 hours

Ukraine is ready to sign an agreement within 24 hours that would give the U.S. access to its valuable rare minerals in the hopes of ensuring continued American support for Kyiv in the war with Russia, NBC News reported, citing senior Ukrainian officials.

“Truly, this is a strategic deal for the creation of an investment partner fund,” Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Ukrainian television.

 “This is truly an equal and good international deal on joint investment in the development and restoration of Ukraine between the governments of the United States and Ukraine.”