US-Ukraine Reconstruction Agreement Omits Rare Earth Minerals, Security Guarantees
The US and Ukraine are finalizing an agreement for a joint investment fund to rebuild Ukraine's economy, with Ukraine contributing 50% of future revenue from new mineral discoveries; the deal omits initial US demands for rare earth minerals and security guarantees, raising concerns about its balance...
US-Ukraine Reconstruction Agreement Omits Rare Earth Minerals, Security Guarantees
The US and Ukraine are finalizing an agreement for a joint investment fund to rebuild Ukraine's economy, with Ukraine contributing 50% of future revenue from new mineral discoveries; the deal omits initial US demands for rare earth minerals and security guarantees, raising concerns about its balance...
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44% Bias Score
EU's Rare-Earth Metal Offer to Ukraine Amidst US Deal Negotiations
Amidst a US push for a deal granting control of Ukrainian resources, the EU countered with a seemingly more equitable offer, raising questions about the geopolitical competition and its impact on Ukraine's continued involvement in the war.
EU's Rare-Earth Metal Offer to Ukraine Amidst US Deal Negotiations
Amidst a US push for a deal granting control of Ukrainian resources, the EU countered with a seemingly more equitable offer, raising questions about the geopolitical competition and its impact on Ukraine's continued involvement in the war.
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52% Bias Score
EU Denies New Resource Deal Proposal with Ukraine
The European Commission denied reports of a new EU proposal for a resource deal with Ukraine, confirming the existence of a 2021 memorandum of understanding on critical raw materials and emphasizing a focus on mutual benefit, not competition with the US.
EU Denies New Resource Deal Proposal with Ukraine
The European Commission denied reports of a new EU proposal for a resource deal with Ukraine, confirming the existence of a 2021 memorandum of understanding on critical raw materials and emphasizing a focus on mutual benefit, not competition with the US.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Aims to Acquire Greenland, Securing Resources and Arctic Strategic Position
US President Donald Trump plans to purchase Greenland within his first 100 days in office, seeking to secure its rich mineral resources and strategic location, potentially using economic or military pressure if necessary.
Trump Aims to Acquire Greenland, Securing Resources and Arctic Strategic Position
US President Donald Trump plans to purchase Greenland within his first 100 days in office, seeking to secure its rich mineral resources and strategic location, potentially using economic or military pressure if necessary.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Eyes Ukraine's Mineral Wealth Amidst War
President Trump's interest in Ukraine's rare earth metals and lithium reserves, crucial for modern technology and green energy, is intertwined with US military aid and the ongoing war with Russia, potentially impacting global supply chains and geopolitical dynamics.
Trump Eyes Ukraine's Mineral Wealth Amidst War
President Trump's interest in Ukraine's rare earth metals and lithium reserves, crucial for modern technology and green energy, is intertwined with US military aid and the ongoing war with Russia, potentially impacting global supply chains and geopolitical dynamics.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Seeks U.S. LNG to Replace Russian Gas, Plans Joint Resource Development
On February 5th, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba announced plans to significantly increase LNG imports from the U.S. to bolster energy security after halting Russian gas transit, integrating this with joint resource development as part of President Zelenskyy's victory plan and potentially o...
Ukraine Seeks U.S. LNG to Replace Russian Gas, Plans Joint Resource Development
On February 5th, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba announced plans to significantly increase LNG imports from the U.S. to bolster energy security after halting Russian gas transit, integrating this with joint resource development as part of President Zelenskyy's victory plan and potentially o...
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine, US Agree to Framework for Joint Resource Development Fund
Following tense negotiations, Ukraine and the US agreed to a framework for a joint investment fund focused on Ukrainian natural resources; Ukraine will contribute half of future revenues from state-owned resources, including minerals and hydrocarbons, in exchange for US support for Ukraine's securit...
Ukraine, US Agree to Framework for Joint Resource Development Fund
Following tense negotiations, Ukraine and the US agreed to a framework for a joint investment fund focused on Ukrainian natural resources; Ukraine will contribute half of future revenues from state-owned resources, including minerals and hydrocarbons, in exchange for US support for Ukraine's securit...
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48% Bias Score
Russia Seeks to Boost Rare Earth Metal Production Amidst Global Competition
President Putin held a meeting on February 24, 2025, regarding the mining and processing of rare earth metals in Russia, aiming to increase domestic production and compete globally; Ukraine's claims of significant rare earth metal reserves are disputed.
Russia Seeks to Boost Rare Earth Metal Production Amidst Global Competition
President Putin held a meeting on February 24, 2025, regarding the mining and processing of rare earth metals in Russia, aiming to increase domestic production and compete globally; Ukraine's claims of significant rare earth metal reserves are disputed.
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48% Bias Score
US-Ukraine Mineral Resource Deal Expected This Week
The U.S. and Ukraine are finalizing a deal granting the U.S. access to Ukraine's mineral resources, including rare earth metals; the deal is expected to be signed this week, despite initial Ukrainian hesitation due to concerns about one-sided obligations, but President Zelensky now supports the agre...
US-Ukraine Mineral Resource Deal Expected This Week
The U.S. and Ukraine are finalizing a deal granting the U.S. access to Ukraine's mineral resources, including rare earth metals; the deal is expected to be signed this week, despite initial Ukrainian hesitation due to concerns about one-sided obligations, but President Zelensky now supports the agre...
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48% Bias Score
China Announces Countermeasures to US Tariffs
In response to a new 10 percent US tariff on Chinese goods, China announced countermeasures including export controls on certain rare earth metals and technologies, and added two US firms to its unreliable entity list, while emphasizing its willingness to resolve trade disputes through dialogue.
China Announces Countermeasures to US Tariffs
In response to a new 10 percent US tariff on Chinese goods, China announced countermeasures including export controls on certain rare earth metals and technologies, and added two US firms to its unreliable entity list, while emphasizing its willingness to resolve trade disputes through dialogue.
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44% Bias Score
German Media Condemns Trump's Conditional Aid to Ukraine
Donald Trump's conditional offer of continued US financial aid to Ukraine in exchange for rare earth metals and other resources has drawn sharp criticism from leading German media outlets, who view the proposal as exploitative and potentially harmful to Ukraine's long-term interests and internationa...
German Media Condemns Trump's Conditional Aid to Ukraine
Donald Trump's conditional offer of continued US financial aid to Ukraine in exchange for rare earth metals and other resources has drawn sharp criticism from leading German media outlets, who view the proposal as exploitative and potentially harmful to Ukraine's long-term interests and internationa...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Threatens China with Higher Tariffs Over Fentanyl
President Trump threatened higher tariffs on China if fentanyl smuggling into the US doesn't stop, prompting China to retaliate with export controls on rare earth metals and WTO challenges, while also engaging in last-minute deals with Mexico on border security and migrants.
Trump Threatens China with Higher Tariffs Over Fentanyl
President Trump threatened higher tariffs on China if fentanyl smuggling into the US doesn't stop, prompting China to retaliate with export controls on rare earth metals and WTO challenges, while also engaging in last-minute deals with Mexico on border security and migrants.
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36% Bias Score