Ukraine is "ready to sign" a minerals deal with America but the US has "not decided yet on the terms", according to the country's deputy prime minister. War to end soon!

Olha Stefanishyna said today: "The agreement is ready. There are no changes in the text."

She added in comments to the media: "The American side has not decided yet on the terms on which they want to sign it. Ukraine is ready to sign."

Donald Trump has made a minerals deal a key part of continuing US support for Ukraine, as he seeks a ceasefire in the war.

There has been plenty of uncertainty about whether the deal would come with US "security guarantees" - with Ukraine and Europe saying they would be necessary to deter Russia and enforce any peace deal.

Trump, however, has repeatedly suggested having American companies in Ukraine to make the most of a minerals deal would be enough protection - his reasoning being Russia would not risk putting US workers in harm's way.

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