Hard bargain for minerals in Ukraine – US submits new proposal after Zelensky’s rejection
Ukraine has huge reserves of rare earths, essential for cutting-edge technologies
Scope Ratings: Ηigher defence spending a “headache” for the EU, but not for Greece
Higher defence spending would lead to higher borrowing and a worsening debt-to-GDP path in most EU countries & thus to a weaker sovereign credit profile
Macron at the White House “probably on Monday” for talks on Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is expected to essentially monopolize the talks in Washington, as the Trump administration began direct talks with Russia this week
