Putin must ‘think twice’ about firing on Ukrainian mines after US mineral deal

"Mr Putin needs to think twice before he starts firing into that territory, because that brings America into the defence, not specifically of Ukraine, but of its own people." The US is arguing that Putin can't attack Ukrainian mines in the event of US troops being present, because investors will want "more of a security guarantee than just themselves being present", says associate fellow at RUSI Henry Sanderson. Join this channel to get access to perks - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjDhFuGXlhx9Us0gq0VK2w/join 📻 Listen to Times Radio - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/radio 🗞 Subscribe to The Times https://www.thetimes.co.uk/subscribe/radio-3for3/ 📲 Get the free Times Radio app https://www.thetimes.co.uk/radio/how-to-listen-to-times-radio/app