Ukraine has agreed to hand over some of its rare minerals over to the US - but some key factors could mean Donald Trump's policy victory may not give him the results he wants
Donald Trump has announced a minerals deal with Ukraine, which he presents as a policy victory. Under the agreement, Ukraine will contribute 50% of its natural resource revenues to a jointly-owned fund. However, experts doubt the abundance of rare earth elements in Ukraine, and the extraction process would require significant investment and time, potentially outlasting Trump's presidency. Additionally, the deal doesn't address Ukraine's aspirations for NATO membership or influence over a peace deal with Russia.
