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The conversation surrounding Ukraine is intricately linked to the mineral resources of the region. An analysis indicates that the richest deposits lie in areas currently controlled by Russia, such as the Donbas region. Trump’s proposed minerals deal was not merely about alleviating Ukraine’s current crisis; it was strategically focused on securing a vital resource for the US. By rejecting this deal, Zelensky may have compromised Ukraine’s position, as the true leverage of the situation appears to have shifted away from Kyiv and into Russian hands.