Video: President Putin on Rare Earth and Europe's Voice in Ukraine Talks. 

In a recent interview, President Vladimir Putin addressed two key topics shaping global geopolitics: rare earth elements and the ongoing Ukraine talks. He highlighted Russia's potential for joint ventures with American companies in aluminum production, emphasizing how collaborative projects in hydro-powered regions like Krasnoyarsk could stabilize global markets. Putin also suggested that partnerships in rare earth metals, critical for modern technology, could open new economic opportunities if politics didn’t get in the way.

On the diplomatic front, Putin dismissed Europe’s insistence on having a decisive voice in Ukraine negotiations, stating bluntly that “no one can really demand anything here, especially from Russia.” He argued that the path to resolving the conflict lies primarily in trust-building between Moscow and Washington, not in European involvement. While welcoming international efforts for peace, including initiatives from BRICS and China, Putin underscored that Europe’s role remains secondary in this high-stakes dialogue.

This candid conversation reveals how Putin views both economic cooperation and geopolitical power dynamics, with rare earth and aluminum deals as potential bargaining chips in a world increasingly shaped by strategic resources.

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