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Following the contentious Oval Office showdown between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over a proposed U.S.-Ukraine rare earth minerals deal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has seized the moment to offer his own proposal.
Putin suggested Russia could collaborate with the U.S. on rare earth minerals, including resources from both Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories, framing it as an alternative to the stalled U.S.-Ukraine negotiations. He highlighted Russia’s vast reserves—claimed to surpass Ukraine’s—spanning regions like Murmansk and the Caucasus, positioning it as a lucrative opportunity for American companies. The deal could potentially stabilize U.S. supply chains for critical minerals like titanium and lithium, which are vital for technology and defense industries, reducing reliance on China. Additionally, Putin dangled the prospect of exporting two million tons of aluminum, pending the lifting of U.S. sanctions, which could lower costs for American manufacturers.
However, critics quickly believe Putin’s offer is a strategic troll aimed at undermining the U.S.-Ukraine partnership and sowing discord. The proposal raises ethical concerns, as it involves exploiting minerals from Ukrainian lands taken since Russia’s 2022 invasion.
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