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The French defense minister says France is also seeking access to Ukraine’s deposits of critical minerals, indicating that the United States isn’t the only player.

Vice President JD Vance has struck a nerve with key allies in the U.K and France after arguing that a U.S.-Ukraine critical minerals deal is a more practical deterrent against

France could possibly purchase minerals from Ukraine and is not seeking access to them as a way to recoup military and other aid.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a four-point plan to work with Ukraine to end the war and defend the country from Russia. The UK, France and other countries will step up their efforts in a "coalition of the willing" and seek to involve the US in their support for Ukraine,

Following the public clash between Trump and Zelensky, the U.K. and France are trying to broker a compromise solution to end the war.

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky is expected Friday at the White House to sign a minerals deal with the United States. President Trump made the announcement Wednesday.

President Donald Trump expressed hope that Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he met Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron on the third anniversary of the invasion.

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The plan, spearheaded by the UK and France, was set out by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at this weekend's summit of 18 European and Canadian leaders, and would work to uphold any ceasefire in Russia's war on Ukraine.