>>510438577Likely because Trump attempted to make a better deal. It's annoying that he wasted everyone's time with it, but cool he came around. If he came around. If could be that the door is still open; he could turn on Ukraine and support Putin if Putin gives him what he wants and accepts terms that make joining NATO redundant. Trump also overplayed his hand. He propped himself as in control, as if he could hold Putin back as the countries talked. What ended up happening was Putin wouldn't be held back, he struck civilian targets. This shattered the image Trump was trying to build in this conflict and he more heavily against Putin as if he's just now learning he wants all of Ukraine and wouldn't settle for the few territories he occupies and assurances to Ukraine which would be like Ukraine joining NATO.
The dream scenario was a bidding war between Russia and Ukraine for US support, that's why the mineral deal was suggested.