QUICK HIT: Could Ukraine’s Rare Minerals End the War?

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Feb 27, 2025•5 min

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Minerals for missiles? Or minerals for peace?

Why everyone is talking about these "rare earths" minerals related to the war in Ukraine. What you should know. Why it matters. What's at stake.

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WSJ PIECE: https://www.wsj.com/world/ukraine-open-to-trumps-idea-to-exchange-aid-for-rare-earthsbut-theres-a-catch-6f817838?st=D2WzoQ&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink BBC PUTIN REFERENCE: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdx7488g5o GOOD CBS ARTICLE AND MAP: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-trump-minerals-russia-war-rare-earths-deal/

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