Russian Forces Advance on Ukraine's Critical Minerals as Trump Talks of a Deal
Russia is closing in on a giant lithium deposit in eastern Ukraine, with its forces just 4 miles away from the Shevchenko deposit, which sits at a depth that would allow commercial mining. The seizure of Ukraine's mineral wealth is a strategic goal for Russia, with officials already expressing interest in developing the deposit. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has offered to discuss the fate of resources on Russian-controlled territory with Trump, but it remains unclear what concessions Kyiv will have to make.
- This development highlights the complex web of interests and motivations driving the conflict in Ukraine, where control over critical minerals is becoming an increasingly important factor.
- How will the eventual outcome of these negotiations impact the global supply chain for lithium and other strategic resources?