Trump Announces Zelenskyy’s Willingness to Negotiate Peace and U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal
In a joint address to Congress, Trump revealed Zelenskyy’s letter expressing gratitude for U.S. support and readiness to discuss a mineral agreement and peace talks with Russia.
- President Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent a letter expressing gratitude for U.S. military aid and a willingness to negotiate a mineral deal and peace with Russia.
- The announcement follows a tense Oval Office meeting in which Trump suspended U.S. arms shipments to Ukraine, prompting Zelenskyy to reconsider his stance.
- Trump highlighted ongoing discussions with Russia, claiming strong signals of their readiness to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.
- The proposed mineral deal would grant the U.S. access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as compensation for billions in U.S. aid since Russia’s 2022 invasion.
- Zelenskyy publicly described the prior Oval Office confrontation as 'regrettable' and affirmed Ukraine’s commitment to achieving lasting peace under Trump’s leadership.
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