By Anastasia Lyrchikova and Maxim Rodionov MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin offered the U.S. the opportunity for joint exploration of the country's rare earth metals deposits, as well as the supply of aluminum to the U.

In an interview broadcast on Monday, President Vladimir Putin said U.S. companies stood to profit in Russia, but suggested a Ukraine peace deal was still far-off.

Russian President Vladimir Putin convened a meeting on the development of the rare earth metals industry in Russia on the evening of Monday, February 24, Russian media reports. Putin stated that rare earth metals are critically important for microelectronics,

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with officials on Monday to discuss rare earth metals production, which he described as a strategic reserve vital for Russia's future competitiveness and economic development,

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with officials on Feb. 24 to discuss rare earth metals production, calling it a strategic reserve crucial for Russia's economic growth and global competitiveness.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday proposed joint exploration of rare earth deposits with the United States (US), including those in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine. Russia is ready to work with its partners,