US President Donald Trump has expressed interest in gaining access to Ukraine's mineral deposits in exchange for future military aid to support Kyiv in its defense against Russia's aggression. Trump's transactional approach to the situation in Ukraine has raised eyebrows, although the US and other Western countries have long been eyeing Ukraine's mineral wealth.
Trump mentioned the importance of Ukraine's rare earths and emphasized the need for security in their supply. While specifics of any agreement with Ukraine remain unclear, Trump has hinted at conditioning future assistance on Ukraine's negotiations with Russia.
