Marc Champion: Maybe Zelensky, not Trump, should be writing art of the deal
Briefly

The article discusses how a strategy involving the highlighting of Ukraine’s natural resources aimed to interest Donald Trump in bolstering Ukraine's defense. Although this approach almost jeopardized crucial military relationships, the eventual partial agreement signifies a recovery from a potentially disastrous miscalculation. Both Ukrainskaya Pravda and Ukrainian economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirm that while further technical protocols are pending, the negotiation successfully averts disaster and can align with original objectives, emphasizing the delicate balance in international relations.
Initially perceived as a miscalculation, highlighting Ukraine's natural resources aimed to engage Donald Trump in defense, risking a vital military partnership but ultimately salvaging the deal.
Despite concerns over the implications of resource exploitation, Ukraine’s strategy seems to have successfully negotiated a critical military relationship with the U.S. that was on the verge of collapse.
Read at Independent
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