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Trump wants Ukraine to supply rare earth minerals to U.S. in exchange for future aid

President Donald Trump wants access to Ukraine's rare earth and critical minerals in exchange for military aid to Kyiv.
Ukraine has deposits of 22 of the 50 critical materials, according to the Ukrainian government.
Zelenskyy’s office welcomed Trump’s comments as part of the Victory Plan presented to him in the fall.
Nataliya Katser-Buchkovska stated that a deal for US investment in Ukraine’s mining sector would benefit both sides.

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