Ukraine is a ‘gold mine’ – US senator Lindsey Graham Reveals June 10, 2024 1:38 pm by Alex US Senator Lindsey Graham has made statements regarding Ukraine’s potential as a “gold mine.” During an interview on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Graham accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being a “megalomaniac” who aims to “re-create the Russian Empire by force of arms,” starting with Ukraine. He further claimed that if Moscow wins the current conflict, it will take over Ukraine’s wealth and share it with China. According to Graham, Ukraine sits on significant deposits of critical minerals, oil, and gas, estimated to be worth 10 to 12 trillion dollars See also Ukraine has joined Israel in trying to spike global oil prices.