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Fortune
Eleanor Pringle

Ukraine is expected to sign a deal with Trump to give the U.S. access to its rare minerals—but almost half are impossible to get to

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump (Credit: Alex Kent—Getty Images)
  • Ukraine is nearing a deal to grant the U.S. access to its rare minerals in exchange for continued political and, perhaps, military support, though negotiations face challenges since 40% of these resources are in Russian-occupied territory. With Trump pushing for access to these minerals while also engaging in talks with Russia, Ukraine faces uncertainty over its strategic partnerships as it navigates its war effort and economic future.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly inching closer to signing a deal that gives the U.S. access to Ukraine’s rare minerals in return for continued political support in its war with Russia.

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