Witkoff recently made headlines with his remarks on the ongoing war in Ukraine, suggesting that the conflict was not “necessarily” provoked by Russia. Witkoff also hinted at a potential mineral agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine. He suggested that such a deal could serve as partial compensation for the extensive military aid provided by the U.S. since the beginning of the conflict. Ukraine is rich in key natural resources, including lithium, titanium, and rare earth minerals—elements crucial for advanced technologies and defense industries.