INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
On February 23, 2025, he told journalists he would trade his post immediately to end the war.Facing pressure from U.S
launched on February 24, 2022, claimed over 50,000 Ukrainian soldiers and displaced millions, per Western estimates.Zelensky, elected in
2019 with 73% of the vote, extended his term beyond 2024 under martial law, which prohibits elections during wartime
Trump criticized the move, alleging that $350 billion in U.S
(Photo Internet reproduction)Zelensky resisted elections, a stance 57% of Ukrainians backed, per a February 2025 Kyiv poll
Ukraine, souring ties further
Zelensky sought partnership, not just mediation, from Trump, who pushes for quick deals.The war ravaged Ukraine, with 20% of its land
$500 billion mineral wealth
Trump demanded access to lithium and titanium, tying it to aid.Zelensky Offers to Resign for Peace and NATO as Trump Labels Him
The minerals deal added stakes, potentially reshaping business ties.This saga unfolded against a war-torn backdrop, with Zelensky balancing
Businesses watched closely as minerals and geopolitics collided.
