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Despite the diplomatic turbulence, there appears to be a slight thaw in relations between Washington and Kyiv. Zelensky and Trump reportedly had a positive phone conversation on Monday, described by Zelensky as a "very good conversation," with hopes that the U.S. will maintain robust support. That said, negotiations on resource sharing and security guarantees remain delicate, particularly concerning Ukraine’s access to critical minerals and the broader strategic security guarantees.