Three years ago, Kyiv agreed on a raw materials deal with the EU just before Russia’s invasion. However, the US now demands access to an identical set of mineral resources in response to providing ongoing support for the war-affected nation.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/28/dig-is-trump-elbowing-the-eu-aside-as-he-grabs-ukraines-mineral-wealth