Putin hints at rare earth cooperation amid US‑Russia tensions
Vladimir Putin announced that Moscow is prepared to propose cooperation with American private and state entities regarding rare earth metals. He added that the USA and Russia might agree on reducing defence spending.
Vladimir Putin announced on Monday that Moscow is prepared to propose cooperation with American private and state entities regarding rare earth metals. He noted that the Kremlin and the White House could consider cooperation in aluminium production. He added that the prepared agreement between the USA and Ukraine concerning minerals is not Russia's concern.
In this way, the Kremlin aims to increase its influence on the international stage. Let us recall that the administration of Donald Trump hopes that 50% of the revenues from potential extraction of Ukrainian rare earth metals will go to the United States' account. This is intended to be one of the conditions for peace in the war waged by Russia.
Putin appreciates Trump
The Russian leader emphasised that the actions of the US president are not dictated by emotions but by a reasonable approach to the current situation - reported the Reuters agency. Putin added that Trump's position does not protect Russia's interests, only Ukraine's. He also expressed his belief that Trump wants to "heal" the political situation in Ukraine and "create conditions for the survival" of that country.
He informed that the next meeting of the Russian and US delegations will be primarily devoted to bilateral issues. Putin also said he sees nothing wrong with Europe's participation in Ukraine negotiations. Well, probably no one can demand anything here, especially not from Russia," he emphasised.
He also proposed that Russia and the USA could simultaneously reduce defence expenditures, after which China might reduce its spending if it wished to.
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