What are Ukraine's critical minerals actually worth? No one knows.

"President Donald Trump asserts Ukraine's mineral resources could lead to a trillion-dollar deal that strengthens U.S. supply chains, while Zelensky touts the minerals as priceless."

"Extracting Ukraine's critical minerals will require significant investments and time—possibly a decade—raises questions about security and the economic viability of such projects."

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are negotiating a deal focusing on Ukraine's extensive mineral wealth, which Trump estimates could be worth a trillion dollars. However, the precise value and feasibility of extracting these minerals remain unclear due to the need for substantial investment and time, often needing a decade or more. Additionally, the lack of security guarantees for investors poses a significant risk to any potential agreements, raising doubts about the economic viability of such projects in the current geopolitical climate.

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