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Russia has seized important lithium reserves in eastern Ukraine

Russia has seized important lithium reserves in eastern Ukraine

After months of fierce fighting, Russia appears to have finally taken control of one of Ukraine's largest lithium reserves. Russian troops have been in control of the town of Shevchenko for several days now, where an estimated 12 to 14 million tonnes of lithium ore lie underground to the east. Lithium is an important mineral needed for producing rechargeable car batteries, among other things. This information comes from the Reuters news agency. Ukrainian media outlets such as Kyiv Insider are also reporting on the news.

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Dagestan faces pandemic crisis

Dagestan faces pandemic crisis

"The situation in the republic of Dagestan is complicated and of course calls for additional - and urgent - measures," President Vladimir Putin said during a video conference with officials on Monday (18 May). Putin also spoke to the president of Azerbaijan about the large number of Azerbaijanis waiting to cross the border from Dagestan to Azerbaijan.