‘There’s nothing in it’: Expert disappointed by US-Ukraine resources deal | LBC

James O'Brien is joined by Phillips O'Brien, Professor of Strategic Studies at the University of St Andrews, to discuss Ukraine's resources deal with the US. Specific details remain unclear, but it is believed the agreement includes the creation of a US-Ukraine reconstruction investment fund. The minerals deal may see the US mine Ukraine for precious minerals and rare earths, in what Trump has described as ‘getting our money back’, referencing US military support and aid for the country since 2022. The Treasury said the deal signals to Russia that Trump's administration is committed to peace negotiations centred on a free, sovereign and prosperous Ukraine. Listen to the full show on Global Player: https://app.af.globalplayer.com/Br0x/LBCYouTubeListenLive #jamesobrien #ukraine #usa #russia #ukrainewar #russiaukrainewar #news #politics #uspolitics #trump #donaldtrump #zelensky #minerals #resources #LBC LBC is the home of live debate around news and current affairs in the UK. Join in the conversation and listen at https://www.lbc.co.uk/ Sign up to LBC’s weekly newsletter here: https://l-bc.co/signup