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As Ukraine navigates this complex situation, the implications for its sovereignty and relationship with the U.S. remain uncertain. Some Ukrainian officials argue that Zelinski's promotion of the country’s mineral resources aims to attract American investment and influence, hoping to persuade Trump to take Ukraine's security needs more seriously.
This episode exemplifies the transactional nature of diplomacy under Trump's administration—a mindset that raises questions about the future of Ukraine as it strives not to become an economic colony while safeguarding its geopolitical interests.