Ukraine has agreed on terms of minerals deal with US: senior official

Ukraine has reached an agreement on the terms of a minerals deal with the United States and could sign it as early as Friday, according to a senior Ukrainian official.

Ukraine has agreed on the terms of a minerals deal with the United States and could sign it as early as Friday, a senior Ukrainian official told AFP on Tuesday.

"Now government officials are working on the details," the source said on condition of anonymity. "As of now, we are considering a visit to Washington for Friday to sign the agreement."