{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960/6a22b553be8560e74b7bbe41?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"283. Could The Strategic Minerals Deal be a Turning Point?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960/9b57235892c47c899dee813006be5bc0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on Battleground Ukraine, Patrick is back and together he and Saul delve into the latest news from Ukraine, starting with a look at the details and implications of the newly signed strategic minerals deal between the US and Ukraine.</p>\n<p>They discuss how this agreement aims to incentivise US investment, and the  surprising language it uses regarding Russia's aggression. Could this deal be a crucial step towards a broader settlement, or even to Trump turning on the US supplies? </p>\n<p>They are also joined by Edward Lucas, Times columnist and security expert with a particular interest in Russia, who shares his analysis of the conflict.</p>\n<p>If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com</p>\n<p>Producer: James Hodgson</p>\n<p>X: @PodBattleground</p>\n<p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"Goalhanger"}