Trump’s Ukraine Minerals Deal Exposes Russia Policy Stalemate

President Donald Trump’s agreement with Ukraine to secure mining access has left U.S. efforts to broker peace in the war-torn country stalled. While the deal marks a significant win for American interests, it hasn’t yielded concrete results from Putin on the political front, hindering progress towards a lasting ceasefire. Despite four meetings between Trump’s envoy and Putin over the past four months, Russia remains unwavering in its stance.