Russia has seized US$350 billion worth of Ukrainian mineral resources, Ukraine's Minister of Economy says
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23 February, 15:38
Yuliia Svyrydenko. Stock photo: Getty Images
Yuliia Svyrydenko, Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, has stated that the value of mineral deposits in Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia exceeds US$350 billion.
Source: Svyrydenko at Ukraine. Year 2025 forum
Quote from Svyrydenko: "The temporarily occupied territories contain mineral resources worth approximately US$350 billion."
Details: She also noted that Russia could use these resources for its defence industry.
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