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Is Trump trading peace for Ukraine’s minerals?

Is Trump trading peace for Ukraine’s minerals?

Daily Sensemaker • S1, Episode 1053

Is Trump trading peace for Ukraine’s minerals?

Ukraine’s rare earth minerals have become a bargaining chip in high-stakes negotiations with the US. As President Trump pushes for access to half of Ukraine’s deposits, we explore what’s at stake—and why Kyiv is under pressure to strike a deal.

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