Details: The publication cites data from the Ukrainian private investment company Horizon Capital that Ukraine has deposits of 20 of the most important minerals, such as cobalt and graphite, the reserves of which are estimated at $ 11.5 trillion. In particular, Ukraine is home to about a third of the explored reserves of lithium in Europe, a key material for batteries, which may be of interest to Elon Musk's electric vehicle business.

Republican and Trump ally Senator Lindsey Graham said in an interview with Fox News last month that "this war is about money," that "Trump is going to make a deal to get our money back, to enrich himself with rare earth minerals," calling the deal good for both Ukraine and the United States.

The publication notes that "from desperate diplomatic attempts to elaborate displays of flattery - Ukrainian officials are doing everything possible to attract President-elect Donald Trump to their side, trying to strengthen their positions in the war against Russia."