BBC: Putin offers Russian and Ukrainian rare minerals to US

The BBC reports of Russian President Putin’s extra-ordinary offer to the US, to cooperate on rare earth and minerals in Russia and in Russia’s new territories of former Eastern Ukraine.
“In a state TV interview on Monday, Putin said he was ready to “offer” resources to American partners in joint projects, including mining in Russia’s “new territories” – a reference to parts of eastern Ukraine that Russia has occupied since launching a full-scale invasion three years ago.”
This offer was somehow neglected by the mainstream media but even though mentioned by the BBC. Knowing that Ukrainian value deposits are now under Russia control, it makes sense for the US to partner with Russia. In addition, Putin offers a partnership for extraction and production all over Russia, inclusive aluminum. This is a great perspective for normalization.

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