are seeking as much publicity as possible.

. It was an offer that would appeal to Trump’s penchant for transactions-based diplomacy in hopes of ensuring a steady flow of future American support in return.between Ukraine and the Trump administration on Ukraine’s mineral resources was inked. But the road in between was paved with mutual recriminations,

, “hundreds” of revisions, and finally, a chance meetingDespite last-minute snags, Ukraine secured a deal that’s set to bring closer ties with the U.S. and provide a vehicle for future military assistance.  Ukraine’s parliament voted unanimously to ratify the agreement on Thursday, and other documents pertaining to the deal are being finalized.“It seems to me that this is the first time in history that the United States considers Ukraine as a long-term strategic partner, economically,” Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko told a media briefing in Kyiv on Thursday ahead of the parliament vote.

Here’s a timeline of the deal’s conception and signing:In response to rising pressure from Western allies and clear battlefield disadvantages, Zelenskyy outlined a so-called

to end the war. The plan sought to strengthen Kyiv’s negotiating hand and proposed measures to boost its military potential, but also economic partnerships with Western allies.

Ukraine is rich in natural resources, includingWith restaurants and bakeries closed, community kitchens are

of Palestinians in Gaza to eat a daily meal. But a third of those supported by the U.N. have closed in the past 10 days for lack of food or fuel, according to the U.N. humanitarian office, or OCHA, which said more closures could be imminent.“The hot meals provided by these kitchens constitute one of the last remaining lifelines” for Palestinians, OCHA said.

At those still open, chaotic scenes of desperate men, women and children fighting to get meager rations are common.UNICEF spokesperson Jonathan Crickx on Thursday said 65-70% of Gaza’s water system is damaged. Aid workers have instead set up water distribution points that rely on trucking.