Russian officials proposed an agreement for the U.S. to make money off critical minerals and metals under Moscow’s control.

Russian President Vladimir Putin moved to undercut U.S.-Ukraine negotiations over a critical minerals-sharing agreement, offering an alternate supply deal for valuable elements such as titanium, lithium and beryllium.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation was ready to work with U.S. companies to secure rare raw minerals within the nation’s borders in hopes of ending the conflict in Ukraine