Beyond that, Ukraine is thought to have the largest supply of recoverable rare earth resources in Europe, although much of it is undeveloped. He said Russia's war against Ukraine has come after the eastern European country tried to assert energy independence. (Murray Brewster/CBC)The goal of the development program, he said, was to wean Ukraine off imports of Russian oil and natural gas. He said he feels the war is about Russia's desire to secure natural resources but also to destroy Ukrainian culture and lives. He described the rare earth deposits as "the real wild card" as many countries are quietly scrambling to secure their own supply.

Source: CBC News May 27, 2022 22:01 UTC