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Trump announced Monday that he was “looking to do a deal with Ukraine” in which the U.S. would provide military aid for the war against Russian President Vladimir Putin in exchange for Ukraine’s "rare earths.""We’re investing hundreds of billions of dollars. They have great rare earths, and I want security of the rare earths," he said in Washington, adding that Ukraine is "willing to do it."
Fact.
The extraction of rare earth elements (REEs) in Ukraine from exploration to full-scale productions timeline could range from 5 to 15 years or more, depending on the specific circumstances and efficiency of the processes involved.Additionally, geopolitical factors, investment, and technological advancements can also influence the timeline.
Russia.
https://www.politico.eu/article/kremlin-russia-slams-us-donald-trump-ukraine-exchange-rare-earth-resources/
Russia to Trump: Back off Ukraine’s rare earths
The Kremlin delivers a warning to the U.S. president over his military aid proposal for Kyiv.
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