China dominates the global market for “rare earth” minerals crucial for everything from stealth jets to smartphones.

The independent U.S.-based think tank said that the Kremlin is in "the endgame" of its plans to take over its neighbor.

Key developments on Jan. 15: * Ukraine's military now totals 880,000 soldiers, facing 600,000 Russian troops, Zelensky says * Russia launches mass missile attack against Ukraine * Ukraine, Russia have ...