Ukraine’s Zelensky cautious on new mineral deal proposal from the US

The US sent Kyiv a new and 'entirely different' version of the draft minerals deal proposal on Friday, which would grant the US access to Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for further military support, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Ukraine has yet to accept the deal, which now requires further assessment by lawyers, the president added. France24 International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani says, 'The new deal seems to be a mix of previous proposals but is largely less favorable to Ukraine than the last version of the deal.