Mapping Ukraine's rare earth and critical minerals
Briefly

Ukraine is set to enter into a deal with the US to provide access to its critical mineral reserves, including rare earth minerals essential for production. These resources could play a significant role in Ukraine's long-term reconstruction following the war with Russia. The agreement will establish a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund to reinvest in Ukraine's infrastructure and economy, though the specific revenue-sharing structure is still to be determined, raising questions about US influence over such funds.
Ukraine possesses deposits of 22 out of 34 minerals classified as critical by the EU, crucial for economic stability and development.
The proposed Reconstruction Investment Fund aims to leverage Ukraine's natural resources to finance reconstruction and development projects immediately post-war.
President Zelenskyy and President Trump are set to finalize a deal that intertwines US economic interests with Ukraine's rare earth and mineral reserves.
Discussions surrounding revenue-sharing for Ukraine’s natural resources, including oil and gas, remain contentious, emphasizing the complexity of US-Ukraine relations.
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