Mineral deal’s shaky—intl law frowns on leveraged aid (Vienna Convention, Art. 52). 50% ownership? Colonial vibes, not a “deal.”
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Spot on. I worked State Dept 20 yrs—aid-for-assets isn’t how it’s done. Trump’s Feb 12 Putin call hints he’s bypassing Kyiv entirely. $120B vs Europe’s $50B shows burden-sharing’s off, but Zelensky’s not wrong to guard sovereignty.
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