US and Ukraine secure mineral deal
The World
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4.6 • 943 Ratings
🗓️ 26 February 2025
⏱️ 49 minutes
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The US and Ukraine are planning to work together to develop Ukraine's mineral, oil and gas resources. Also, the Israeli military has conducted strikes in southern Syria as Syrians work through their political transition period. And, development and the elements are unearthing some of the first mummies in the world in Chile. Plus, Japanese youth turn to some unconventional dating methods.
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| 1:32.9 | And I'm Carolyn Beeler. Thank you for being here this Wednesday. |
| 1:37.3 | Washington and Kiev have struck a deal over Ukraine's minerals. |
| 1:40.8 | The terms of the agreement are not detailed at this point. |
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