Ukraine on the Brink: How US Politics are Impacting the Conflict

 the breakdown of a potential minerals agreement between the United States and Ukraine. According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent, the deal is off the table due to disagreements between Ukrainian President Zelensky and then-President Trump. Bessent criticizes Zelensky for disrupting the intended order of negotiations, suggesting that a peace agreement should have preceded economic discussions. He highlights Trump's initial vision for the agreement to strengthen ties and deter Russian aggression. The article also mentions related developments, including European efforts to propose alternative peace plans and Zelensky's attempts to salvage relations with the U.S.