Summary

Vladimir Putin proposed offering the U.S. access to Russian rare minerals, including from Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine, in joint mining projects.

His offer follows U.S. pressure on Ukraine to grant mineral access in exchange for aid.

Putin dismissed concerns over a U.S.-Ukraine agreement, claiming Russia has far greater resources. He also suggested U.S.-Russia collaboration on aluminium production.

Ukraine continues separate negotiations with both the U.S. and the EU.

    • The Quuuuuill
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      92 days ago

      show your work how two nations splitting the material wealth of another nation is not colonization. because it seems like a pretty open and shut case to me

      • Optional
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        72 days ago

        Oh! Yes. True.