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A deep look at Trump‑era rare earth mineral deals — from historic Afghan resource agreements to tense U.S.–Ukraine negotiations and shifting supply chain politics — what was signed, what collapsed and why it matters for global tech and defense. empr.media…

The U.S. State Department has abruptly ended major Ukraine energy recovery support through USAID, cutting hundreds of millions in grid restoration aid during a brutal conflict — what this means for the war and Kyiv’s resilience at empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

On March 3, 2025 the Russia‑Ukraine conflict saw intense frontline clashes across sectors, European leaders floated partial truces and peace plans, and diplomacy clashed with battlefield reality — full update.

Russian forces struck a Ukrainian military training ground in Dnipropetrovsk region, causing fatalities and injuries among service members. Ukraine’s SBI has opened an investigation into protocols amid ongoing war — detailed report at empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Ukraine and the United Kingdom launch a landmark air defense project — over 5,000 LMM interceptor missiles and RapidRanger launchers financed by a £1.6B loan, boosting Ukraine’s ability to shoot down drones and protect cities — detailed at empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

In a pivotal press conference after the UK‑hosted security summit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed key statements on boosting defence spending, a four‑point peace plan for Ukraine, and building a “coalition of the willing” to secure lasting security — full…

Ukraine has urged France to channel income from frozen Russian assets into its defense industry, aiming to speed up weapons production and strengthen Ukraine’s battlefield advantage.

Italy will inject €13 million into the Ukraine Energy Support Fund to stabilize power, repair damage from Russian strikes, and strengthen resilience in frontline and civilian infrastructure. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The White House has declared no new U.S. aid to Ukraine, halting military and foreign support amid tense diplomacy — a dramatic shift that reverberates across global security and alliances.

Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of a natural resources agreement with the United States, paving the way for joint investment in strategic minerals and long-term economic partnership.

Ukraine’s fierce defense in Hostomel, Moshchun and Irpin shattered Russia’s “Kyiv in three days” blitz plan, marking a turning point in the full-scale invasion, says intelligence chief Budanov.

Ukrinform journalist Tetiana Kulyk and her surgeon husband Pavlo Ivanchov were killed when a Russian drone struck their Kyiv region home, prompting global outrage and grief. | empr.media