causes of conflict-access to ukrainian land/resources

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    • For example the largest mineral deposits are in the east where Russia has gained most territory since 2022.
    • However Russia is resource rich on its own terms and does not strictly need Ukrainian resources so it doesn't make sense why Russia would want Ukraine's resources.
    • With Russia Seizing control of resources weakens the Ukrainian economy and hampers its ability to defend itself which creates a massive advantage for Russia when attacking Ukraine.