Ukraine Seeks Minerals Deal with US Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Ukraine is finalising a deal with the US that would grant American companies access to its mineral deposits, including graphite and lithium. The agreement aims to secure Ukraine's critical raw materials, which are vital for electric car production and renewable energy. If successful, the deal could reduce the US's dependency on China for rare earth minerals.
- This negotiations over access to Ukraine's minerals highlights the complex web of geopolitics surrounding resource extraction in conflict zones.
- How will this deal shape Ukraine's relations with other countries and its role as a strategic player in global mineral markets?