KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pored over a once-classified map of vast deposits of rare earths and other critical minerals during an interview with Reuters on Feb 7, part of a push to appeal to Mr Donald Trump's penchant for a deal.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled a willingness Friday to work with President Trump to supply the U.S. with rare earth elements in exchange for continued military aid in his war

President Volodymyr Zelensky is pushing for a deal with the United States that would grant American companies access to Ukraine’s vast reserves of rare earth minerals in exchange for continued financial and military support.