Mapped: Where are Ukraine's rare earth mineral resources and why does Trump want them? - More than 50 per cent of Ukraine’s critical rare earth mineral resources are in regions illegally annexed by Vl

"We send hundreds of billions of dollars to the Ukrainians. They have excellent 'rare earths'. I need guarantees, and they are willing to give them to me," says the U.S. president. Trump needs to hurry.

"We are open to the idea that mineral resources can be developed with our partners who help us protect our land," Volodymyr Zelensky said.