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Tensions surrounding the minerals deal intensified after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared that the deal was off the table due to perceived missteps by the Ukrainian leadership. Bessent and other officials argue that a reset in negotiations is urgently needed, placing the responsibility for this shift squarely on Zelenskyy. Critics within the U.S. political sphere contend that Zelenskyy needs to adopt a more collaborative approach in order to revitalize the necessary support from the American government.