Russia and the United States: an unexpected friendship for rare earth treasures?
In a world where geopolitical rivals rarely find common ground, Russia and the United States have begun negotiations on joint mining of rare earth metals. This unexpected initiative could be a chance for economic cooperation between the long-time opponents. Which companies have already shown interest in participating in the projects? Will economic benefits be able to overshadow political differences? We are looking forward to April, when a historic handshake or another diplomatic manoeuvre may take place in Saudi Arabia. Find out more about this fascinating situation!
Russia and the US discuss joint mining of rare earths
Russia and the United States started negotiations on joint mining of rare earth metals. Meanwhile, Ukraine received an updated version of the minerals agreement from Washington.
Kharkiv under attack: six explosions overnight and wounded in kamikaze drone attack
On the night of 31 March, Kharkiv was once again targeted by Russian shelling, with six explosions rocking the Kyiv district. Shahed drones attacked the city, causing fires and injuries. Mayor Igor Terekhov confirmed that all the hits occurred in the same area and that rescue services were already working at the sites of the attacks. Three people were injured in the nighttime attack and their condition is currently being assessed. Kharkiv continues to withstand the attacks, but the situation remains tense. Read on to find out more about the events in the city and the response of the local authorities.
Iran’s Supreme Leader vows ‘powerful strike’ in response to Trump’s threats
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has promised a “powerful strike” in response to US President Donald Trump’s threats of possible bombings. In his speech, he called for active action against Israel, calling it a “Zionist entity”. Iranian missile forces are on full alert, ready to strike targets associated with the United States. The conflicting rhetoric between Tehran and Washington has escalated, and it is now unclear whether the situation will escalate into an open war. Read on to learn about the seriousness of Tehran’s intentions and the US response.
