Sunday, August 14, 2022

Russia needs to control mineral-rich land in Eastern Ukraine

 



Russia’s control over eastern Ukraine has given it control over some of the most mineral-rich lands in Europe

 Russia possesses vast amounts of natural resources. But denying Ukraine its own has strategically undermined the country's economy, forcing Kyiv to import coal to keep the lights on in cities and towns. Should the Kremlin succeed in annexing the Ukrainian territory it has seized - as U.S. officials believe it will try to do in coming months - Kyiv would permanently lose access to almost two-thirds of its deposits…….

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2022-08-10/ukraine-war-battle-nation-mineral-energy-wealth-6940779.html


https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2022-08-10/ukraine-war-battle-nation-mineral-energy-wealth-6940779.html

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