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• Russian Drones Strike Major Cities In Ukraine; At Least 2 Killed In Odesa RFE/RL 01 May 2025 -- The Russian Army attacked several regions of Ukraine with drones, local authorities reported, saying that at least two people were killed in Odesa.

Ukraine

• This Is the First Tangible Outcome of the Vatican Meeting, Making It Historic - Address by the President President of Ukraine 01 May 2025
• Support for Ukraine and Preparation for International Events: Meeting Held at the Office of the President with Representatives of Diplomatic Missions from Southeast European Countries President of Ukraine 01 May 2025
• Continued Support for Ukraine and Participation in Reconstruction: The President Met with the Luxembourg Delegation President of Ukraine 01 May 2025
• Representatives of the Bring Kids Back UA Initiative and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Discuss the Return and Rehabilitation of Ukrainian Children Affected by Russian Aggression President of Ukraine 01 May 2025
• Ukraine, US Sign Minerals Agreement Creating Reconstruction Investment Fund RFE/RL 01 May 2025 -- The United States and Ukraine have signed an agreement giving the US access to Ukraine's valuable rare minerals in a deal that Ukraine hopes will ensure continued American support for Kyiv in its war with Russia.

Russia

• Foreign Ministry's statement regarding Kiev regime's terrorist attack on Aleshki, Kherson Region, Russian Federation Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 May 2025
• Ukraine Attacks Market in Alyoshki Town, at Least 7 Killed, Over 20 Injured - Governor Sputnik 01 May 2025 -- The Ukrainian armed forces have attacked a market in the town of Alyoshki in the Kherson Region, and according to preliminary information, at least seven people have been killed and over 20 injured, Governor Vladimir Saldo said on Thursday.

United States

• U.S. signs deal with Ukraine to share profits from sale of its rare minerals IRNA 01 May 2025 -- The United States and Ukraine have signed a long-awaited agreement granting Washington access to Ukraine's rare minerals, following months of fraught negotiations for a deal that President Donald Trump said would provide an economic incentive for the U.S. to continue supplying military aid to Kiev.
• US readies first arms sales to Ukraine after minerals deal Press TV 01 May 2025 -- The administration of US President Donald Trump has declared that it is making preparations for its first sale of military equipment to Ukraine.
• US, Ukraine sign long-awaited deal pushed by Trump on rare minerals Press TV 01 May 2025 -- The United States and Ukraine have signed a long-awaited deal on rare minerals pushed by President Donald Trump that helps Kiev repay roughly $175 billion provided to the ex-Soviet country for its defense in the ongoing war with Russia.
• Ukraine Peace Process Moving Forward, Deal 'Closer' - US National Security Advisor Sputnik 01 May 2025 -- While the Ukraine peace process is moving forward and a deal is becoming "closer and closer," it is essential for both sides to want peace and to come to the table to finalize it, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said on Thursday.
• US & Ukraine Sign Deal to Create Reconstruction Investment Fund - Treasury Sputnik 01 May 2025 -- The United States and Ukraine have reached an agreement on establishing the joint Reconstruction Investment Fund, which, according to the Ukrainian government, is part of a broader minerals deal between the two countries, the US Treasury Department said.
• Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Agreement to Establish United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund The White House 01 May 2025
• U.S. Treasury Department announces agreement to establish U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund People's Daily 01 May 2025 -- The United States and Ukraine have signed an agreement to establish the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, the U.S. Treasury Department announced on Wednesday.

NATO

United Nations

Foreign Reactions

News Reports

• Why EU-Ukraine Trade Is About To Get Less Free RFE/RL 01 May 2025 -- Since June 2022, the European Union has granted Ukraine full trade liberalization to help support the war-torn country's economy. These measures -- suspending import duties and quotas -- are known as Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs), and they appear to have benefited Kyiv.