As Ukraine's rare-earth minerals become central to Trump’s proposed peace plan, Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a bold push for Russia’s own rare-earth development. Speaking at the Future Technologies Forum, Putin emphasized the need to boost Russia’s high-tech production using rare-earth materials. His remarks come amid U.S.-Ukraine tensions, with reports suggesting Trump’s interest in a rare-earth deal while Kyiv refuses to give U.S. rights to its mineral wealth. Watch for more.