**Ukraine Offers to Store US Liquefied Natural Gas**
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has proposed storing U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the country’s underground facilities. This move is aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and Europe’s energy security.
Sybiha said Ukraine has powerful underground gas storage facilities that can be used to store LNG from the United States. He emphasized that this cooperation can benefit both countries, particularly in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The proposal comes as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks Ukrainian rare earths as a condition for continued aid to Ukraine. Sybiha suggested that energy cooperation could be another key component of the bilateral relationship.
**Opportunities for American Businesses**
Sybiha highlighted the opportunities for American businesses to invest in Ukraine’s gas transportation system, which can strengthen transatlantic relations and make Ukraine a key energy security hub for the region.
Ukraine has significant reserves of critical minerals, including titanium and lithium. The country is also open to mining rare earths with international partners.
**Russia-Ukraine Conflict**
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate. Russian forces have launched ballistic missiles, attack drones, and decoy drones against Ukraine overnight.
In related news, an explosion near a military enlistment office in Kamianets-Podilskyi left at least one person dead and four injured.
**International Response**
The international community is watching the situation closely. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrived in Kyiv to discuss Ukrainian-British cooperation and Ukraine’s security.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that foreign aid exists for the purpose of advancing the national interest of the United States.
**Tribunal to Investigate Russia**
A tribunal set up by the Council of Europe will investigate Russia’s political and military leaders, including President Vladimir Putin, over alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
The tribunal is expected to operate within the Council of Europe and focus on Russia’s actions in Ukraine.