The tense discussion escalated to the point that Trump ended the meeting and called off the signing ceremony. Media reports indicate that Trump asked Zelensky to leave.
Thank you America, thank you for your support, thank you for this visit. Thank you @POTUS, Congress, and the American people. Ukraine needs just and lasting peace, and we are working exactly for that.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 28, 2025“We had a very significant meeting at the White House today,” Trump said. “Under pressure and in these circumstances, you learn things you wouldn’t otherwise. Emotions reveal a lot, and I have concluded that President Zelensky is not ready for peace if America is involved—he sees our participation as a major advantage in negotiations.”
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 28, 2025
Zelensky had arrived at the White House on Wednesday to finalize the mineral extraction agreement, which aimed to develop Ukraine’s rare earth resources.
“We had a very fair deal,” Trump said. “We were looking forward to participating—digging, drilling, working, and extracting rare minerals. But that also meant we would be there, which is a big commitment.”
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