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Critical rare earth minerals pile at a global mining site

How Trump has already signed rare earth deals and how it ended

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…

Mar 3, 2025

Lech Wałęsa and Solidarity dissidents protesting Trump

Lech Wałęsa and dissidents from the Solidarity era wrote a letter to Trump

Former Polish president Lech Wałęsa and Solidarity era dissidents publicly rebuked Trump over his Oval Office clash with Zelenskyy, calling his expectations of gratitude offensive and likening the scene to communist interrogations.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Mar 3, 2025

Claudia Sheinbaum at press briefing on Mexico–U.S. ties

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to Trump and the Americans: You wanted a wall – you got a wall

A viral post claims Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum told Americans “You wanted a wall – you got one.” But fact‑checks show this quote is misattributed. What’s really happening in Mexico–U.S. political discourse and Trump friction — explained at empr.media.

Mar 2, 2025

Ukrainian President Zelensky speaking alongside U.S. and Ukraine flags with mining and economic symbols representing minerals deal and debt debate.

Zelenskyy on the agreement with the USA regarding minerals: The main thing is that we are not debtors

Zelensky underscores that Ukraine’s U.S. minerals agreement won’t count past aid as debt, defending Kyiv’s economic sovereignty while pushing for fair terms and strategic investment.

Feb 26, 2025

Ukraine and U.S. diplomats reviewing agreement documents, symbolizing text tied to security guarantees and future cooperation between Kyiv and Washington.

The text of the agreement with the U.S. will be reviewed today, it is directly linked to security guarantees, – Shmyhal

Ukraine’s leadership says today’s review of the U.S. agreement text is tightly linked to security guarantees — a crucial step as Kyiv seeks stronger strategic backing alongside economic cooperation.

Feb 26, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressing diplomacy on occupied lands and NATO prospects during an interview on Ukraine’s war and peace talks.

I am ready to discuss the abandonment of occupied territories within the framework of a diplomatic agreement, according to which Ukraine can join NATO, – Zelenskyy

President Zelensky says Ukraine won’t legally give up occupied lands but is prepared to discuss a diplomatic path to return them — especially if Ukraine’s NATO membership is on the table. | empr.media

Feb 16, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivering his speech at the Munich Security Conference, calling for European unity and security guarantees.

Key points from the president of Ukraine on the second day of the Munich Security Conference

On Day 2 of the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky urged creation of a European army, called for stronger NATO security guarantees and unity with allies to secure peace and defend Ukraine. | empr.media

Feb 15, 2025

Officials, including Poroshenko, Kolomoisky, Medvedchuk, Zhevago and Boholiubov in montage, under Ukraine’s newly enacted NSDC sanctions by Zelensky.

Official: Zelensky has imposed sanctions on Poroshenko, Kolomoisky, Boholiubov, Zhevago, and Medvedchuk

President Zelensky has signed a decree activating National Security Council sanctions against former president Poroshenko and four powerful oligarchs, freezing assets and tightening restrictions as political tensions rise. | empr.media

Feb 13, 2025

Zelenskyy and Turkish flags behind him with a shadowed overlay of Medvedchuk’s silhouette and a Kremlin emblem to show high‑stakes ultimatum. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Russia wanted to replace me with Medvedchuk, – Zelenskyy revealed the ultimatums during the negotiations in Turkey

President Zelenskyy discloses Russia’s hardline ultimatums in Turkey talks — including a demand to replace him with pro‑Kremlin Medvedchuk — revealing Kremlin tactics and war‑time diplomacy. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Jan 22, 2025

Elon Musk onstage at a political rally making a controversial hand gesture that critics say resembles a Nazi salute, amid global reaction.

Elon Musk’s alleged Nazi salute sparks global outrage

Elon Musk ignites global outrage after a hand gesture at a Trump event is widely labeled a Nazi‑like salute, sparking fierce debate across politics and media over intent and symbolism. | empr.media.

Jan 21, 2025

Elon Musk on stage at Donald Trump’s inauguration making an arm gesture that drew global comparisons to a Nazi‑style salute and sparked outrage.

On the occasion of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, Elon Musk greeted Americans with the fascist salute Sieg Heil!

Elon Musk’s arm gesture at Donald Trump’s inauguration was widely interpreted as a Nazi‑style “Sieg Heil,” sparking global outrage, political backlash and debate over symbolism and intent. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}