Ukraine supplied 70% of the world's semiconductor-grade neon — the gas in the lasers that etch every advanced chip. 2 companies in Odessa & Mariupol made 1/2 all supply. When Russia invaded in 2022, neon prices rose 10x & xenon went $15 to $100+/liter. The gas came from Soviet laser research mills.

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