Geopolitical Economy Report on Nostr: US Senator Lindsey Graham: Ukraine sits on 'trillion dollars worth of minerals that ...
US Senator Lindsey Graham: Ukraine sits on 'trillion dollars worth of minerals that could be good for our economy'
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US Senator Lindsey Graham stated in September 2023 during a visit to Kiev that Ukraine possesses 'a trillion dollars worth of minerals' that could benefit the US economy; Graham emphasized the need for continued weapons support to Ukraine, claiming it is crucial to prevent Russian dominance over these resources; Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed gratitude for bipartisan support from the US; Graham led a Congressional delegation that included Senators Ben Cardin and Roger Marshall, and Representatives Joe Wilson, William Timmons, and Russell Fry; discussions included air defense systems and training for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighters; Graham previously claimed in June 2023 that Ukraine could be 'the richest country in all of Europe' due to its mineral wealth; The Washington Post reported in 2022 that Ukraine has significant reserves of titanium, iron ore, lithium, and coal, valued at tens of trillions of dollars; US policymakers aim to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals; US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm highlighted concerns over dependency on countries with differing values; A 2015 study indicated that foreign intervention is significantly more likely in resource-rich countries; The US previously sought to exploit Afghanistan's mineral wealth during its military occupation, with estimates of nearly $1 trillion in mineral resources.
#LindseyGraham #Ukraine #Minerals #Russia #Zelensky #UsCongress #MilitaryAid #CriticalMinerals #ForeignIntervention #Afghanistan
https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/09/16/senator-lindsey-graham-ukraine-trillion-minerals/
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US Senator Lindsey Graham stated in September 2023 during a visit to Kiev that Ukraine possesses 'a trillion dollars worth of minerals' that could benefit the US economy; Graham emphasized the need for continued weapons support to Ukraine, claiming it is crucial to prevent Russian dominance over these resources; Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed gratitude for bipartisan support from the US; Graham led a Congressional delegation that included Senators Ben Cardin and Roger Marshall, and Representatives Joe Wilson, William Timmons, and Russell Fry; discussions included air defense systems and training for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighters; Graham previously claimed in June 2023 that Ukraine could be 'the richest country in all of Europe' due to its mineral wealth; The Washington Post reported in 2022 that Ukraine has significant reserves of titanium, iron ore, lithium, and coal, valued at tens of trillions of dollars; US policymakers aim to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals; US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm highlighted concerns over dependency on countries with differing values; A 2015 study indicated that foreign intervention is significantly more likely in resource-rich countries; The US previously sought to exploit Afghanistan's mineral wealth during its military occupation, with estimates of nearly $1 trillion in mineral resources.
#LindseyGraham #Ukraine #Minerals #Russia #Zelensky #UsCongress #MilitaryAid #CriticalMinerals #ForeignIntervention #Afghanistan
https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/09/16/senator-lindsey-graham-ukraine-trillion-minerals/