Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has urged experts to search for rare earth minerals, emphasizing their importance in modern industries. He instructed Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko to ensure Belarus is not geologically underdeveloped. The call comes amid heightened interest in rare earths due to a US-Ukraine deal. Lukashenko also encouraged exploration for oil and gas, highlighting the competition between the US and China over these resources. The US has paused military support to Ukraine, complicating the situation further. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)