France in talks with Kyiv over Ukraine’s minerals: ‘not looking for payback’
France is also negotiating with Ukraine for access to its critical mineral deposits, seeking to diversify its supply of vital resources. This revelation comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to sign a minerals deal with the United States, suggesting a broader international interest in Ukraine's mineral wealth.
French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated that these discussions are driven by the needs of French defense industries for raw materials. He highlighted that President Emmanuel Macron initiated these talks, focusing on increasing the number of source countries for rare minerals, including rare earth elements like lithium and uranium, which are crucial for various technologies.
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France is also negotiating with Ukraine for access to its critical mineral deposits, seeking to diversify its supply of vital resources. This revelation comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to sign a minerals deal with the United States, suggesting a broader international interest in Ukraine's mineral wealth.
French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated that these discussions are driven by the needs of French defense industries for raw materials. He highlighted that President Emmanuel Macron initiated these talks, focusing on increasing the number of source countries for rare minerals, including rare earth elements like lithium and uranium, which are crucial for various technologies.
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