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Title Ukraine's Rare Earth Elements A Key to US Military Aid and a New Era of Cooperation

As tensions between the United States and Russia continue to escalate, Ukraine has taken a bold step to secure its position in the global economy. In exchange for continued American military aid, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed developing Ukraine's mineral industry, which could provide a valuable source of rare earth elements (REEs) essential for various technologies.

The idea was initially introduced by Zelenskyy last fall as part of his plan to strengthen Kyiv's negotiating position with Moscow. Now, US President Donald Trump has expressed interest in striking such a deal, sending Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Ukraine to meet with Zelenskyy.

Rare earth elements are a set of 17 essential components used in various consumer technologies, including cellphones, hard drives, and electric and hybrid vehicles. Interestingly, Ukraine possesses significant reserves of these elements, as well as other minerals like lithium, titanium, and uranium.

China, Trump's chief geopolitical rival, is the world's largest producer of rare earth elements. Both the US and Europe have sought to reduce their dependence on Beijing, making Ukraine's untapped reserves a valuable prize.

For Ukraine, such a deal would ensure that its biggest and most consequential ally does not freeze military support. This would be devastating for the country, which has been at war for nearly three years following Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.

The idea also comes at a time when reliable access to critical minerals is increasingly challenging globally. Ukraine's reserves of titanium are believed to be among Europe's largest, making it an attractive partner for companies seeking to diversify their supply chains.

Ukraine's mineral industry has largely remained untapped due to the war and state policies regulating the industry. The country also lacks comprehensive information to guide rare earth mining development, making it difficult to determine the true potential of its reserves.

Despite these challenges, Ukraine's natural resource outlook is promising. Its lithium reserves are believed to be among Europe's largest known reserves. In 2021, the Ukrainian mineral industry accounted for 6.1% of the country's gross domestic product and 30% of exports.

What happens next? Details of any deal will likely develop in meetings between US and Ukrainian officials. Trump has announced that he'll send Bessent to Ukraine to meet with Zelenskyy, and US companies have expressed interest in partnering with Ukraine. However, striking a formal agreement would require legislation, geological surveys, and negotiations over specific terms.

The uncertainty surrounding security guarantees for companies willing to work in Ukraine, even in the event of a ceasefire, remains. Additionally, no one knows for certain what kind of financing agreements would underpin contracts between Ukraine and US companies.

One thing is clear Ukraine's rare earth elements could be a game-changer for both countries. By developing its mineral industry, Ukraine can secure its position as a key player in the global economy. By partnering with US companies, Ukraine can ensure that it remains a valuable ally for the United States.

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