Ros Atkins on...the fight for Ukraine's critical minerals

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at why the US wants access to Ukraine's minerals.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected Trump's demands.

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what the US President wants - and whether he's likely to get it.

Produced by Catherine Karelli and Benedict Garman

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