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Russia makes a bold bid: Trump offered resources to outbid Ukraine

Russia offers Donald Trump its resources in an attempt to outbid Ukraine's offer. It's another move by Moscow in the geopolitical game of influence, writes "Wyborcza". The international community is closely observing Russia's actions.

Vladimir Putin tempts Trump with raw materials
Vladimir Putin tempts Trump with raw materials
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Russia proposes giving Donald Trump access to its natural resources as part of its geopolitical strategy. Moscow's aim is to surpass Ukraine's offer and gain an advantage in the region. According to "Wyborcza", this is yet another step in Russia's ongoing effort to increase its influence on the global stage.

This resource offer to Trump could have significant implications in the context of tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Moscow is exploiting every opportunity to strengthen its position in global politics. This proposal to the former US president is part of a broader strategy aimed at weakening Ukraine's stance.

The international community is closely monitoring Russia's actions. The increase in regional tensions could affect relations between nations and shift the balance of power. "Wyborcza" emphasises that the situation requires careful monitoring to understand the full consequences of these actions.

The great game for Earth's wealth

Ukraine is a country with rich natural resources that attract international interest. These resources, including lithium, titanium, and rare earth metals, are crucial for modern technologies. Some of these deposits are currently in territories occupied by Russia, further complicating the geopolitical situation. Ukraine estimates that the value of its mineral resources could reach up to £21 trillion.

Donald Trump, the former president of the USA, proposed a deal with Ukraine in exchange for military assistance. The offer included a demand for American companies to gain access to Ukrainian resources valued at approximately £410 billion. According to Trump, the USA deserves benefits from these resources given the significant expenses incurred in supporting Ukraine during the conflict with Russia.

Trump's proposal met with criticism and resistance from Ukrainian authorities, who fear its long-term effects. Kyiv argues that the offer does not adequately safeguard Ukrainian interests and that the influx of American capital into resource extraction could be risky due to the unstable wartime situation. Experts emphasise that carrying out extraction would require enormous investments as well as political and economic stabilisation of the region.

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