Part 10/12:
The deal appears to strike a delicate balance—offering economic incentives while avoiding immediate security commitments. Trump branded the agreement a "big deal," even suggesting it could be worth a trillion dollars, framing it as a strategic move that could reshape U.S.-Ukraine relations and its approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
An interesting, albeit troubling, aspect of the agreement is that many of Ukraine's mineral-rich areas are currently under Russian control, raising concerns about access and stability. The long-term impact hinges on Kyiv's ability to retain control over these reserves and on how the U.S. leverages its new access to bolster strategic interests in Eastern Europe while possibly influencing Moscow.