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In recent dialogues, Trump advocated for accessing $500 billion worth of Ukrainian minerals, a figure that sparked skepticism among local officials in Ukraine. Now, this initial valuation seems to have been re-evaluated as negotiations progress. Amid an increasingly hostile backdrop—where Trump has labeled Zelensky a dictator and accused him of being responsible for Russia's invasion—the prospect of aligning interests through this deal appears to be a turning point.