Exactly Three years after Russia launched its large-scale invasion and under Pressure Note President precedentAnd a high-ranking Ukrainian official said that the talks on the transaction, which would allow Washington to allow Ukraine's huge mineral reserves in the final stages.

The leaders of Ukraine expressed hope that such a contract may be the basis for the country's long-term security guarantee against any future Russian aggression, but so far the availability of resources remained in the committee. Ukraine's way to pay the US return for his support over the past three years.

“Negotiations have been very constructive, almost all the main details have ended,” said Olga Stefabaka, Vice President of Ukraine European and Euro-Atlantic Integration on Monday. Social Media Post:written in English. “We are obliged to complete this quickly with its signature. We hope that the US and UA leaders can sign and approve it in Washington to show our commitment to the most directly. “

Often, the “Bread” in Europe is called the mass agricultural sector, and Ukraine is also one of the most popular countries on the continent. Most of Ukraine's mineral reserves remain unused but difficult access, lack of old and unresolved infrastructure and investment, all of Russia's continued attack on the Criminal Peninsula.

Approximately 20% of Ukrainian soil, the huge hardwork of the Eastern Donbas region, is now under Russia's control. The occupied territory includes a significant part of the mineral reserves of Ukraine, including severely sought-after Rarely earthly elements It is used in the production of defense, aerospace, technology and energy.

It is believed that the land under Ukraine preserves about 5% of the world's total reserves of the world's elements of the world. The United States, which includes about 12 times so much soil, is estimated only 1-2% of the world's rare lands, comparison.

According to the Institute for War Study, about half of the reserves of the rare earthly elements of Ukraine are in the current territory currently occupied by Russia.

Ukraine also has one of the largest resources in Titani. Strong, light metal is an important component of modern aircraft, missiles and countless other civil and military equipment from satellites to bicycle. Ukraine's reserves are mainly found in northwestern and central regions of the country, which are left under Ki's control.

Lithium deposits, meanwhile, are scattered in the central, eastern and southeastern regions of Ukraine, which are mainly held by Russia. Lithium is the main component of rechargeable batteries found in everything from electric vehicles to laptops and smartphones.

Ukraine also has about 20% of the world's graffiti reserves. Generally used in the pencils, the soft material is used in industrial lies of engines and other cars.

“We must have an agreement with Ukraine on critical minerals and rare countries and different other things, and I think it happens. On Monday, the White House with France's visit to President Emanuel Macro.

“I think this discussion (possible mineral deal) is very important.” Makron saidA number of “first because it is important for the United States, and that will be a good opportunity for President Trump and President Zelopeski to meet. Second, I think there is an economic disorder on both sides.

Mr. Trump describes us from Ukraine's minerals as a means to return the country to Washington for military assistance over the past three years.

US Industry Currently rely on China heavilyWhat is the biggest source of rare lands and other minerals for its raw materials? The increase in the supply of these materials from Ukraine could eventually take into account the decline of minerals from China and less concern in terms of national security.

Although the details of the transaction, they did not apply, Zelensky earlier refused to sign a contract, which is reportedly worth about $ 500 billion worth about $ 500 billion.

“I will not sign a document that will pay for 10 generations,” Zelensky said on weekends. He stressed that any agreement on Ukraine's minerals must come with security guarantees. Including, he offered the opportunity to deploy American forces on Tuesday.

On Monday, the head of the Zelenki staff Andriu said that Kiev was discussing the possibilities of investing with both US and European countries. General structure of security guarantees – military guarantees and others. “

Mr. Trump claims that the United States has provided $ 350 billion to Ukraine, as the war has begun three years ago, and it became clear that she wanted that return.

Ukraine's control, the US interdepartmental guard, says that the United States has provided more than $ 183 billion, and about a third of it has been spent ammunition and other weapons and equipment used by Ukraine.

Mr. Trump said that he could meet with Zelenski during this week or next to finalize the mineral transaction.

Ramy Inocecencio:

Ramy Inocencio is CBS News News located in London, covering Europe and the Middle East. He joined the network in 2019, as a CBS News'sia correspondent, located in Beijing and reporting to Asia and the Pacific area.