💨 Abstract

After fierce negotiations, Ukraine and the Trump administration secured a deal granting the U.S. access to Ukraine’s natural resources in exchange for closer ties and potential future military aid. The agreement, inked in 2025, followed a tumultuous period marked by disputes, canceled meetings, and a heated Oval Office confrontation. Despite initial tensions, the final deal excludes a U.S. demand for Ukraine to repay past aid and establishes a joint investment fund, signifying a strategic economic partnership.

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