Another Russian drone strike on the morning of 30 April on Pivdenne city near Kharkiv injured 14 people, including 9 children. The attack damaged residential buildings and vehicles, according to regional prosecutors.
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Ukraine and US sign critical minerals agreement for postwar recovery
Ukraine and the United States signed a critical minerals agreement on April 30, which includes plans to establish a joint investment fund aimed at supporting Ukraine’s postwar recovery.
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US Treasury Secretary issues statement on minerals deal
Statement from the US treasury secretary, the other signatory on the US-Ukraine minerals deal agreed today. https://t.co/Zi6iMhYurY
— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) 30 avril 2025Statement from the US treasury secretary, the other signatory on the US-Ukraine minerals deal agreed today.
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US and Ukraine sign economic partnership deal
The US and Ukraine signed an “economic partnership” deal on Wednesday that will give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and natural resources, ending weeks of fraught negotiations.
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Ukraine: Yulia Svyrydenko approves the deal
Now Ukraine’s first deputy prime minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, one of the signatories, confirms the deal is done.
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At least 8 Russian attack drones above Kyiv
At least 8 Russian attack drones over Kyiv now
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Air defense operates over Kyiv center
Air defense operations are now underway over the center of Kyiv.
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Kvartal 95: Zelensky’s Studio Named After Kryvy Rih District
Ever wondered why Zelensky's comedy studio was called Kvartal 95? Because it was named after District 95 in the city of Kryvy Rih in central Ukraine, where Zelensky and his friends were originally from.
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US and Ukraine sign minerals deal
BREAKING: US and Ukraine sign long-anticipated minerals deal, three officials confirm to me and @JamesPoliti @FT
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Air raid alerts in Kyiv over Russian drones
Kyiv: air raid alarms sound as Russian drones approach the city at low altitude from the east.
