A rare metal few have heard of—tantalum—is quietly becoming a critical pressure point in Russia’s war effort. Vital for advanced military electronics, tantalum is now in dangerously short supply due to international sanctions and disrupted supply chains. As the conflict drags on, this obscure mineral could become a key factor in shaping the outcome of … Continue reading “Tantalum Trap”: How Russia’s War Machinery Is Getting Crippled By One Mineral, Disrupting Putin’s Military Ambitions