The author of the article draws attention to the fact that Bolivia has the largest lithium deposits in the world.
According to the journalist, the country is looking for business partners who could help it extract raw materials widely used in the production of electric vehicles.
He expressed confidence that Russia is one of the main contenders.
“It is here that Putin’s new raw material trap must slam shut,” the author writes.
The author added that if Moscow succeeds in establishing a partnership with Bolivia in this area, Europe, in addition to oil and gas, may have another raw material dependence on Russia.
“If Russia could control the lithium deposits in Bolivia, this would put it in a very advantageous position due to the importance of raw materials for the modern economy,” he stated.
Earlier, Doctor of Economics, industrial expert Leonid Khazanov commented on the situation on the lithium market.