U.S. and Ukraine to Sign Rare Earth Mineral Agreement as Russian Drone Strikes Hit Odessa

As the U.S. and Ukraine finalize a critical mineral deal, Russian aggression continues with a massive drone attack on Odessa, injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure.

Donald Trump announced that the United States and Ukraine will sign an agreement on rare earth minerals 'very rapidly,' framing it as compensation for U.S. military and financial aid.
A massive Russian drone attack on Odessa injured three people, caused significant fires, and led to emergency power outages in three districts.
Emmanuel Macron confirmed a March 27 summit in Paris with Volodymyr Zelensky and allies to finalize short-term military aid and discuss post-peace support frameworks.
U.S.-led peace talks with Russia and Ukraine are scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia before the Paris summit, aiming to secure a limited truce.
North Korea and Russia have strengthened military cooperation, though allegations of North Korean troop deployment in Ukraine remain unconfirmed.