Why Trump Is Pursuing a Deal with Putin More Seriously Than Ever: Analysis of Five Core Cooperation Directions

This article outlines five core cooperation directions Trump is pursuing to reach a deal with Putin, covering oil and gas, critical minerals, nuclear-powered data centers, power plants, and international logistics. The cooperation is resource-centered; if implemented, it could tilt the systemic competition between China and the U.S. in Washington's favor. Putin may make partial concessions on Ukraine, but whether a deal can be reached still depends on whether Trump is willing to waive more sanctions first.