What to make of the Ukraine minerals deal

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London on March 2, 2025

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London on March 2, 2025

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Even after Monday’s pause on military aid to Ukraine following the Oval Office blow-up, it looks like a minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine is back on the table. We dive into what this potential deal would actually look like and whether Ukraine’s minerals really live up to the hype.

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