This is CBSI on the world. I'm John Batchel. I welcome my good colleague, Michael Bernstein,

at the Hoover Institution, my guide on the Russian sanctions since the beginning of the war,

a little over three years ago. We come now to a fork in the road, and you take both of them.

What Trump's mineral deal really means for Ukraine in full?

This is London reporting.

It may be the basis for a, quote, new international order, but can keep trust this document will ensure U.S. support.

Michael, I understand there is a deal of some kind. Small print always necessary here

about the U.S. laying claim to the profits from rare earths and other mineral

richnesses of eastern Ukraine dominantly, although it's throughout the country. I did see a headline

earlier that Russia wants to get part of this deal.

This used to be a war.

What's happened, Michael?

Good evening to you.

Good evening to you.

It's a funny story

because from all geological data,

there are no rare earth metals in Ukraine, unfortunately.

Maybe there are some tiny amounts.

There are other minerals, critical minerals.

They are called critical minerals.

Lithium, graphite, and others, which are very important for the production of chips

and batteries for electric vehicles.

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