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Ukraine, Minerals, and the U.S.: A Stalemate in Natural Resources
War has increasingly become a battleground not just for physical territory but also for information and technology. The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has intensified discussions regarding natural resources, especially as Ukraine asserts it has vast deposits of valuable minerals, worth trillions of dollars. The U.S. has incentivized Ukraine to sign a mineral deal as a prerequisite for continued support, invoking notions of repayment for considerable financial aid extended to the nation. However, the realities of this situation are far more complex.