US says it is ‘ready to sign’ minerals deal if Ukraine scraps ‘last-minute changes’ – Europe live

The U.S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, is on the brink of signing a minerals deal with Ukrainian officials, but tensions in Eastern Europe are throwing a wrench in progress. While the U.S. is ready to finalize the agreement this afternoon, Ukraine has made last-minute adjustments, prompting delays as additional documents must be signed. Meanwhile, broader geopolitical dynamics, including ongoing border tensions and construction projects across the region, suggest that even this seemingly straightforward deal is far from smooth.