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A significant theme throughout the discussions of war in Ukraine has been the wealth of Ukrainian natural resources, particularly rare earth minerals crucial for modern technology. This topic has surfaced repeatedly, particularly in affirming and possibly justifying the motivations behind Russia's aggression. Some analysts speculate that access to these resources is a hidden motive for Putin's invasion. Recent communications suggest that Trump's renewed interest in Ukrainian resources could pivot the situation toward a mutually beneficial arrangement, albeit amid skepticism about the morality of his transactional approach.