Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes he will be able to salvage his relationship with the United States following his contentious meeting in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Zelenskyy said he was still willing to sign a deal granting the U.S. access to Ukraine's rare-earth minerals, which was the original purpose of his trip to Washington.
"If we agreed that it [the deal] will be signed, from our side we are ready to sign. I honestly think the United States will be ready, as well. Maybe they need time to analyze some things," Zelenskyy told reporters in London, after a meeting with European leaders where he was warmly received. "As regards salvaging the relationship, I think our relationship will continue," he added.
1440 -British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced over the weekend his government would work with France and Ukraine to develop a ceasefire proposal to end fighting with Russia. Starmer provided few immediate details but said the plan would be presented to the US for consideration once ready.
The comments came during a summit of European leaders attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and two days after a meeting between Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance grew heated (watch here). A lunch and joint news conference between Trump and Zelenskyy were canceled and Zelenskyy left without signing a proposed minerals development deal that was a central reason for the visit. Trump later appeared to leave the door open for Zelenskyy, saying he could come back "when he was ready for peace." Read more about the meeting's fallout here.
See a breakdown of financial support given to Ukraine by country here.
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