Is Trump trading peace for Ukraine’s minerals?
Feb 25, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1053
Episode description
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.
Writer and producer: Katie Gunning
Art work: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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