普京下令制定稀土战略，或与美国合作，俄官员：需放宽对俄制裁

Group 1 - The Kremlin has instructed the Russian government to develop a long-term strategy for rare earth mining and production, with a detailed roadmap to be approved by December [1] - President Putin emphasized the strategic importance of the rare earth industry for enhancing Russia's global competitiveness and supporting sustainable economic growth [3] - Russia possesses approximately 658 million tons of rare metal reserves, including 28.5 million tons of 15 rare earth elements, sufficient to meet current economic needs and ensure long-term supply [3] Group 2 - The global focus on rare earth minerals is increasing due to rising trade tensions between the US and China, with China implementing export restrictions in response to US tariffs [3] - Several US companies have expressed interest in collaborating on rare earth projects in Russia, contingent upon significant easing of sanctions against Russia [4] - The US is actively seeking alternative sources for critical minerals like rare earths, with a recent agreement signed with Ukraine for joint resource extraction [6]