Scott Bessent, the American Secretary of the Treasury, announced the finalization of details regarding an agreement on rare earth mining in Ukraine. Interest in the agreement has waned due to shifting priorities in peace talks, including discussions about the U.S. taking over Ukraine's power plants. Ukraine's key demand was for security guarantees from the U.S., which were not granted. Tensions escalated to a heated press conference, leading to the Ukrainian president being effectively ousted from the White House by Trump. However, the situation has improved as Kyiv has shown willingness to compromise, and discussions are ongoing about a partnership agreement aimed at rebuilding Ukraine. The final terms of the agreement, including energy infrastructure considerations, remain uncertain. Teljes cikk (Portfolio.hu)