Ukraine/Russia: Putin Offers Russian and Ukrainian Rare Minerals to US

Feb 25, 2025 | Hafsa Khalil and Vitaliy Shevchenko, BBC
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is open to offering the US access to rare minerals, including from Russian-occupied Ukraine. This comes after US President Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed for Ukraine to give up some of its minerals in exchange for support, in a deal which is currently being finalised, according to a Ukrainian minister.