[Source](https://www.oann.com/newsroom/ukraine-officially-agrees-to-mineral-deal-with-u-s/) > Ukraine has officially signed a deal with the United States, providing access to the nation’s rare earth minerals. > Regarding national security and defense, rare earth minerals are used in missile guidance systems, radar, jet engines, and communication systems. In addition to the manufacturing of smartphones, computers, electric vehicle batteries, wind turbines, and solar panels, they are also crucial for producing advanced military hardware like F-35 fighter jets and nuclear submarines. >> “This agreement signals clearly to Russia that the Trump Administration is committed to a peace process centered on a free, sovereign, and prosperous Ukraine over the long term,” stated Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a press release.