The U.S. President proposes a deal that links future U.S. aid to Ukraine with access to the country's valuable rare earth minerals, amidst ongoing conflict with Russia and rising global demand for these strategic resources.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday the U.S. has not stopped military aid to Ukraine after newly sworn-in U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days. Zelenskyy did not clarify whether humanitarian aid had been paused. Ukraine relies on the U.S. for 40% of its military needs.