<h1>Ukraine, US Reach Preliminary Deal on Rare Earth Minerals; Investment Fund for Ukraine's Reconstruction Planned</h1> Ukraine and the United States have reached a preliminary economic agreement granting the US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. The deal, announced by Ukraine's Prime Minister, follows negotiations and includes plans for an investment fund to aid Ukraine's reconstruction. However, further details, including US security guarantees, remain to be finalized. US President Donald Trump, since returning to office, has altered previous US policies, impacting relations with Russia and European allies. The agreement could be signed soon, with plans for Ukraine's President to visit Washington for discussions.