Vladyslav Greziev warns ‘never trust Russians’: ‘They don’t want peace deals, nor an end to the war’

The United States and Ukraine have concluded a rare minerals agreement following a two-month delay, which the Trump administration hailed as a renewed expression of support following the abrupt suspension of military aid. Ukrainian officials say the deal secures national control over vital rare earth resources, seen as crucial for emerging technologies. The backdrop is a deep-rooted mistrust of Russia, fueled by a decade of aggression, including the 2014 annexation of Crimea and the ongoing brutal conflict in eastern Ukraine. For further analysis, FRANCE 24’s François Picard welcomes Vladyslav Greziev, CEO of Lobby X, Head of Fund to at Opir.org to equip Ukrainian soldiers and a key voice in Ukrainian civil society.