What to make of the US-Ukraine minerals deal?

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This Update answers some key questions on the recently agreed US-Ukraine minerals deal. In short, estimates of Ukraine’s mineral wealth seem to be overblown and the deal suggests that US support for Ukraine under Trump is likely to come with strings attached. From a broader perspective, securing access to raw materials will be a key priority for the US and its allies as the global economy continues to fracture.

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