Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:45am on 04 Feb 2025,Tuesday International
US President Donald Trump has proposed a deal with Ukraine, asking for rare earth metals in return for continued US aid. Trump claimed Ukraine is willing, seeking "equalisation" for $300bn in support. Meanwhile, US weapon shipments to Ukraine were briefly paused, resuming after the White House revised its stance. In the war, Russian forces continue to advance in Pokrovsk, with Ukrainian troops facing severe shortages of manpower and resources. The UN reports increased executions of captured Ukrainian soldiers by Russian forces. Ukraine also struggles with attacks on draft officers and faltering recruitment efforts.
