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The EU has offered Ukraine its own lucrative "minerals" deal

The EU has offered Ukraine a deal on “critical minerals.” It coincided with Donald Trump’s announcement that Washington was close to striking a deal with Kyiv.

European Commissioner for Industrial Strategy Stephane Séjourne said a competing offer had been made to Ukrainian officials he met in Kyiv during a European Commission visit to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion.

“21 of the 30 most critical materials that Europe needs can be provided by Ukraine in a mutually beneficial partnership,” Séjourne said.