Trump announces possible meeting with Zelensky to sign minerals deal
Ukrinform
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he could meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the coming weeks to sign a deal on critical minerals.
Trump told this to reporters at the White House on Monday, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
"I will be meeting with President Zelensky. In fact, he may come in this week or next week to sign the agreement," Trump said.
The U.S. leader said that the meeting could take place in the Oval Office.
Trump also noted that an agreement on the development of mineral resources in Ukraine is being finalized and that both sides are "very close to a final deal."
He added that Ukraine is eager to sign the agreement, though it may require approval from other branches of government.
"But I'm sure that will happen," Trump said.
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