(2025-05-02). Comicomment: Who has become a joke? ecns.cn Since the Ukraine crisis escalated, the U.S. has fueled tensions, imposed more sanctions on Russia, and funneled over $100 billion in aid to Ukraine. But its real concern isn't peace or people—it's clinging to global dominance.
(2025-05-02). US readies first arms sales to Ukraine after minerals deal. presstv.ir The Trump administration is making preparations for its first sale of military equipment to Ukraine.
(2025-05-02). The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict. america.cgtn.com 
After months of negotiations, Ukraine and the United States have finally signed a minerals and hydrocarbons deal. Could this mark a turning point in the conflict? | Joining the discussion: | William Lawrence is a Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at American University. | Anton Fedyashin is a Professor of History at American University. | The two countries signed…
(2025-05-02). U.S.' big revelation on Ukraine mineral deal, gives cryptic warning to Putin. hindustantimes.com The United States has finalized a landmark minerals agreement with Ukraine, granting Washington preferential access to Ukraine's critical mineral resources in exchange for financial and military support for post-war reconstruction. The deal, signed in Washington and championed by President Trump, is being hailed as a "diplomatic win" for Ukraine and a "historic economic partnership" by U.S. officials, though it notably lacks explicit security guarantees for Kyiv.
(2025-05-02). Zelensky signed minerals deal for personal benefit? U.S. backtracks on… : Report. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump backtracks his demand for Ukraine President Zelensky to hold elections amid the war. This comes after the U.S. and Ukraine signed a crucial rare earth minerals deal on April 30. The U.S. has been playing mediator between Russia and Ukraine to end the conflict, but so far, there is no progress in the peace talks. Is Trump's latest U-turn a result of him failing to tame Vladimir Putin?
(2025-05-02). Diplomacy Watch: Lindsey Graham pushing new sanctions on Russia. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-05-02). Estonian Parliament's law to sever ties with Moscow-linked Orthodox Church. uwidata.com The Estonian Parliament has passed a new law aimed at severing ties between the Estonian Orthodox Church and the Moscow Patriarchate. The justification behind the law is the Moscow Patriarchate's support for Russia's military campaign against Ukraine. The bill, officially titled as a law for the "prevention of the instrumentalization of religious organizations to incite …
(2025-05-02). Estonian Parliament's law to sever ties with Moscow-linked Orthodox Church. unitedworldint.com Religion in the rivalry and the position of the Fener Greek Patriarchate The Estonian Parliament has passed a new law aimed at severing ties between the Estonian Orthodox Church and the Moscow Patriarchate. The justification behind the law is the Moscow Patriarchate's support for Russia's military campaign against Ukraine. The bill, officially titled as a …
(2025-05-02). Britain's coalition of the willing decides, upon reflection, that it's unwilling to fight in Ukraine. strategic-culture.su Why does Whitehall stumble from one idiotic idea to another? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The UK mainstream media has puff…
(2025-05-02). Ukraine, US sign critical minerals deal. wsws.org At its core, the deal is the pseudo-legal basis for the neocolonial exploitation of the country's resources.
(2025-05-02). International campaign demands: Free Mikhail and Alexander. workers.org 
Special to Workers World The following is a press release issued on April 24, 2025, by the International Campaign for the Release of the Kononovich Brothers, headquartered in Paris, France. Freedom for Mikail and Alexander Kononovich! Renewed provocation by the Kiev regime! Conference of the Socialist Youth Union in Brazil. . . . |
(2025-05-01). F-16s Pulled From U.S. Boneyard Are Being Delivered To Ukraine For Spare Parts. twz.com 
The U.S. had not committed to giving Ukraine its F-16s, but images of the type being flown out of Arizona on a Ukrainian An-124 began circulating last week.
(2025-05-01). Viral Interview: Trump claims Putin's Ukraine ambition blocked under him. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A video of U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview with ABC that showed his "quick-witted" and ungainly reaction to the presenter when he questioned whether Trump trusted Russian President Vladimir Putin went viral on social media.Former US President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on Russian President Vladimir Putin and the current crisis in Ukraine in a televised interview. He made a number of noteworthy statements on peace, trust, and Putin's goals.The journalist questioned Trump directly whether he thought Putin wanted peace, to which Trump said, "I believe he does, absolutely." The presenter…
(2025-05-01). US, Ukraine finalise strategic minerals seal, no signing yet. geo.tv 
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. — Reuters/File KYIV/WASHINGTON: Ukraine and the US said on Wednesday they were ready to sign a minerals deal imminently after months of sometimes fraught negotiations, but an eleventh-hour snag injected uncertainty into the…
(2025-05-01). At last, US, Ukraine sign landmark minerals deal after delays. geo.tv 
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends a cabinet meeting held by US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 30, 2025. — ReutersUS Treasury Secretary announces signing of deal in Washington.Says it showed both sides' commitment to…
(2025-05-01). SATIRE: Trump: Russia Must Be Allowed To Keep Fighting As Part Of Any Ceasefire Deal. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Growing increasingly frustrated by the protracted diplomatic talks, President Donald Trump asserted Thursday that Russia must be allowed to keep fighting as part of any ceasefire deal. "It's time for Ukraine to come to the negotiating table and accept being attacked," said Trump, who accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of acting as a barrier to …
(2025-05-01). U.S.-Ukraine sign rare earths deal, replacing military aid with minerals. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The United States and Ukraine have signed a long-awaited agreement on rare earth minerals, marking what the Trump administration called a new chapter of U.S. support to Kyiv following the end of direct military aid.After two months of negotiations, the deal grants Ukraine full sovereignty over its mineral resources, crucial for modern technologies and largely untapped, while establishing a framework for long-term U.S. investment. | The agreement comes after initial U.S. demands under President Donald Trump that Ukraine offer mineral rights in exchange for past military support provided during the Biden…
(2025-05-01). US and Ukraine Sign Minerals Deal. defenddemocracy.press by Dave DeCamp* April 30, 2025 The agreement established a US-Ukraine 'Reconstruction Investment Fund' that gives the US access to Ukraine's natural resources On Wednesday, the US and Ukraine signed a deal that will establish a new investment and reconstruction fund to give the US access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals and other natural resources. "I am …
(2025-05-01). Ukraine War Day Do You See The Gopher? Part III. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Today continuing my review of Krutikov has high praise for the "moral spirit" of the Korean soldiers, their "sense of discipline and quickness to learn. They never allow themselves to be taken captive and they never abandon their wounded — the Koreans used their own evacuation teams for this task. These soldiers from the Far East have a perfect command of standard weapons and they o…
(2025-05-01). Putin Hails Abu Dhabi's Assistance in Prisoner Exchanges in Phone Call with UAE President. english.almanar.com.lb Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a phone call with his UAE counterpart Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, hailing Abu Dhabi's assistance in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swaps, the Kremlin press service said in a statement. The Russian leader commended the United Arab Emirates' assistance "in organizing the exchanges of detained persons." "Thanks to the efforts of …
(2025-05-01). Sabalenka progresses to Madrid Open semifinal. eng.belta.by Belarus' world number one Aryna Sabalenka reached the Madrid Open semifinal seeing off World No.36 Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine, 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (9-7).
(2025-05-01). US, Ukraine minerals deal: A tactical win, not a turning point. responsiblestatecraft.org 
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(2025-05-01). Minerals Deal Will Count Future US Military Aid To Ukraine as Part of Investment Fund. news.antiwar.com The minerals deal that gives the US access to Ukraine's natural resources will count future US military aid as a contribution to a joint investment fund, suggesting the agreement could increase US weapons shipments to Ukraine. According to the text of the agreement, once it goes into effect, if the US "delivers new military assistance …