Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 31st MOSCOW, March 31. /TASS/. Discussions on rare earth minerals could enhance political dialogue between Russia and the US; Syria’s authorities establish the first government after Bashar Assad’s ouster; and the EU seeks to expand its influence in Central Asia. These stories have topped Monday’s newspaper headlines across Russia.   Izvestia: Talks on rare earth minerals could enhance Russia-US political dialogue Moscow and Washington have