Russia Proposes Rare Earth Trade to U.S. Amid Ukraine Peace Talks

Moscow has extended an olive branch to Washington, offering access to Russia's vast rare earth metal reserves as part of broader peace negotiations. The proposal, framed as a potential cornerstone for bilateral cooperation, comes amid delicate discussions to end the Ukraine conflict.

First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov outlined opportunities in metallurgy and nuclear trade, specifically mentioning rare earth elements and uranium supplies. "Our president has also mentioned potential collaboration on rare metals," Manturov told TASS, emphasizing Russia's strategic mineral resources as leverage.

The overture follows Vladimir Putin's recent meeting with Donald TRUMP in Alaska, where the leaders discussed pathways to de-escalation. While no cryptocurrencies were directly referenced, commodity-backed asset classes often see volatility during such geopolitical maneuvers.