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France Negotiating Access To Ukraine's Critical Minerals

French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu speaks with the media as he arrives for a meeting of NATO defense ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Harry Nakos)

France is actively engaging in negotiations with Ukraine to secure access to the country's critical minerals, as revealed by the French defense minister. This move highlights that the United States is not the sole player in seeking such resources.

The Ukrainian President is set to sign a minerals deal with the United States during his visit to the White House. However, France has also been in talks with Ukraine for several months with the aim of diversifying its sources of essential minerals, as stated by the French Defense Minister.

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