A close ally of Vladimir Putin has hailed the minerals deal signed between the US and Ukraine, claiming it "breaks" Kyiv.
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said: "Trump has finally broken the Kiev regime into paying for American aid with minerals.
"Now military supplies will have to be paid for with the national wealth of a disappearing country.
"And the US Senate, led by Republicans, is preparing to impose another round of 'crushing sanctions' against us. Let's see how the new administration responds.
"Trump's ratings have gone down, and the 'deep state' is putting up fierce resistance."
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