This was announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sibiga during a briefing with the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Wednesday, February 5.
Sibiga highlighted that this point was included in the Victory Plan of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. According to him, this represents one of the specific implementations of the concept — peace through strength.
"Because this is also an element of certain guarantees for the presence of major business in Ukraine, as well as the significant interests of our closest allies — the USA — in the development and protection of such deposits", Sibiga explained.
Recall that U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine is ready to exchange its 17 rare metals for American aid.
Subsequently, Zelensky commented on his statement, emphasizing that Ukraine is open to the possibility of developing this with partners.