I think I timed this to open at the 11:42 mark, unless you want to watch the whole thing, in which case, start at the beginning.
Anyhow, if you thought, as I do, that the Ukraine war has something to do with the transition away from fossil fuels, this well done video adds some data points.
Description:
Why did Russia invade Ukraine in February 2022? This video dives into the complex motives behind Putin’s decision to launch a full-scale invasion, despite the immense cost. We explore potential reasons such as NATO expansion, Putin’s revanchist ideology, and demographic challenges, but focus on a crucial factor: Ukraine’s vast mineral resources. With increasing global demand for lithium and rare earth minerals essential for a green energy transition, could these resources be a key reason behind the timing of the invasion?