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Moreover, discussions about a supposed trillion-dollar deal promising access to Ukraine's mineral wealth raise concerns among experts about the actual feasibility of such agreements, given the war-torn context and previous assessments indicating minimal mineral wealth.
The Ramifications of Poor Negotiations
The missed opportunity of brokering peace deals, particularly back in April 2022, has haunted Ukraine's prospects. Many analysts now believe that the concessions offered by Russia during those discussions were extremely favorable to Ukraine but were rescinded as Western powers intervened, insisting on a protracted conflict. The lost opportunity to secure a peaceful resolution is now a stark reminder of the consequences of political miscalculation.