US President Donald Trump has disclosed that Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky is ready for talks with Russia and finalization of a US minerals deal.
According to Trump, Zelensky said he wanted to make things right with Trump after their jaw-dropping clash Friday.
Addressing Congress, Trump also noted that on matters to deal with minerals, Ukraine is ready to sign the deal.
Zelensky is ready for talks with Russia and finalization of a US minerals deal. Photo: Courtesy.
“Regarding the agreement on minerals and security, Ukraine is ready to sign it at any time that is convenient for you.”
In the Oval Office, Vice President JD Vance accused Zelensky of being ungrateful for US assistance and Trump berated the wartime leader as not having “cards” to play.
The Ukrainian leader left without signing an agreement pushed by Trump for the United States to secure control over Ukrainian mineral resources.
Hours later, Trump’s administration said it was suspending all military assistance to Ukraine.
However the White House did not disclose the amount of aid affected or how long the pause would last.
The move comes after Trump upended US policy on Ukraine and Russia upon taking office in January, adopting a more conciliatory stance towards Moscow.
