Russia has shown interest in cooperating with the US by offering opportunities in rare earth resources and nuclear energy in exchange for resolving the conflict in Ukraine.
Moscow's Offer to Washington
Russia is seeking to improve relations with the US by offering collaboration in metallurgy, including projects related to rare metals and rare earth elements. This was stated by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov in an interview with the TASS news agency.
Rare Earth Elements as Bargaining Chips
In the interview, Manturov also referenced statements made by Putin earlier, expressing Russia's willingness to work with the US on the mining of rare earth metals. Putin mentioned the possibility of involving foreign partners in so-called new territories.
Context and Significance of Cooperation
Rare earth elements are vital for high technology and defense, with their extraction being costly. This proposition is a response to a recent deal between the US and Ukraine that grants Washington preferential access to resources in exchange for military support.
The offer of cooperation on rare earth resources could be a significant step toward resolving the Ukrainian conflict and restoring mutual understanding between Russia and the US.
