According to the officials, Trump wants an agreement giving the United States access to Ukraine’s mineral resources, including rare earth metals. However, he also expects to see changes in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s stance on peace talks,

British journalist and author Mark Urban, known for his book The Skripal Files, explored whether Zelenskyy can still negotiate peace while remaining in power. He described the Ukrainian president as facing “the most difficult dilemma of his political career” — one complicated further by mounting US pressure.

Following the Russian invasion in 2022, Ukraine was placed under martial law, under which it cannot legally hold elections. That is why Zelenskyy, who won 73% of the vote in the last presidential election in 2019, has remained in office beyond his original May 2024 term limit.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces significant risks and an uncertain reception when he meets with President Trump on Friday to discuss the war with Russia and Mr. Trump’s sharp diplomatic pivot since taking office.

Ukraine's president, after his clash with President Trump, says he's still open to a possible minerals deal, but his country still needs security guarantees.

Zelenskyy's delegation is expected to sign a landmark economic agreement with the U.S. in Washington, aimed at financing the reconstruction of war-damaged Ukraine

So in this situation, of course, only Washington’s efforts and Moscow’s readiness will obviously not be enough.” Mr. Trump and Mr. Zelenskyy got into a shouting match during Mr. Zelenskyy ...

As Russia bombs Ukraine and Trump pushes Zelenskyy for a "better deal," what will it take to end the war Vladimir Putin started?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says talks between Ukraine and the US on ending the war will take place in Saudi Arabia next week.