No documents on joint projects between Moscow and Washington for the extraction of rare earth metals have been signed. This was stated by the press secretary of the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Peskov, reports UNN with reference to the Russian media.
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"No documents have been signed. You know that sanctions continue to apply, there are restrictions for American companies," Peskov said.
He also stated that allegedly American companies are showing interest in participating in joint projects for the extraction of rare earth metals, but there are no specifics yet.
Russia says it is considering rare earth projects with US companies18.03.2025, 14:58
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The authorized representative of the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin for international cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev, stated that negotiations have begun between Russia and the United States regarding joint projects for the extraction of rare earth metals.
Let us remind you
Ukraine received a new version of the agreement on minerals from the USA. Zelensky stressed that Ukraine will not recognize military aid as debt.
Ukraine, according to media reports, insists on making changes to the draft agreement on minerals with the United States. Ukraine is concerned about US control over investments and the requirement to reimburse aid.
US President Donald Trump said that Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky allegedly wants to abandon the agreement on the extraction of rare earth minerals, and warned the President of Ukraine about serious problems if he does so.