A deal that would give the U.S. a share of Ukraine's critical raw minerals could set the Eastern European country on a path to peace—but many of the details are still to come.

Zelenskyy was in Washington to sign a deal which would have given the United States access to some of Ukraine’s rare earth minerals in exchange for continued support in its war with Russia.

Mr. Trump says it is "now confirmed" that Ukraine's leader will visit the White House this week, as the two countries near a "critical minerals deal."

Ukraine holds deposits of 22 out of 34 minerals the EU classifies as critical. Many are in parts controlled by Russia.

Favorable geological formations and historic mining activity give some states a significant edge in producing critical minerals.

Rare earth minerals have become the backbone of modern technology, fueling everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to advanced military systems. As nations race to secure these vital resources,