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Zelenskyy: Ukraine is Open to Developing Mineral Resources Sector With International Partners

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to US President Donald Trump's remarks about Ukraine’s rare earth resources, stating that Ukraine is open to developing its mineral sector in cooperation with international partners.
"We are open to the fact that mineral resources can be developed with our partners who help us defend our land and push the enemy back with their weapons, their presence, and sanctions packages. And this is absolutely fair. I spoke about this back in September when we had a meeting with President Trump," Zelenskyy said at a press briefing on February 4.
Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine’s Victory Plan includes provisions for investment in the sector and that the country welcomes American businesses.
"I would like American business, I know they are genuinely very interested in entering Ukraine, to develop this sector here," he said.
Zelenskyy also warned that if Russia gains control over these resources, other countries, such as Iran or North Korea, could gain access to them.
US President Donald Trump stated on February 3 that he wants Ukraine to provide the United States with rare earth minerals in exchange for financial aid.