Trump approves first weapons shipment to Ukraine since becoming president, report says, after minerals deal agreed – as it happened

01/05/2025 17:35 The Guardian

This live blog is now closed. You can read the full report here:Trump administration readies first sale of military equipment to UkraineUkraine and the US signed a long-awaited minerals deal last night, signaling a major step forward in bilateral relations. But the full text of the agreement, including key details on the contentious small print issues that dragged out negotiations, has yet to be made public.Ukrainian prime minister Denys Shmyhal suggested yesterday that the process of ratifying the agreement could start today, with party consultations. Expect more details to emerge. Continue reading...

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