U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned in a Feb. 24 Reality Social submit that he hopes the minerals take care of Ukraine "might be signed very quickly."
Trump reiterated his push for a deal between the U.S. and Ukraine, arguing that it could assist Kyiv's economic system whereas making certain that Washington "recoups the tens of billions of {dollars} and army gear despatched to Ukraine."
Throughout a gathering with French President Emmanuel Macron on the White Home, Trump mentioned he could quickly meet President Volodymyr Zelensky to signal the settlement.
He added that he expects Zelensky to go to Washington "this week or subsequent week."
Trump's feedback got here after a digital Group of Seven (G7) summit marking the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. Zelensky spoke with Trump in the course of the assembly and described their dialog as "excellent."
A draft of the settlement, obtained by the New York Occasions, reportedly seeks 50% of revenues from Ukraine's pure sources with out providing safety commitments in return.
Trump additionally claimed he was in "critical discussions" with Russian President Vladimir Putin on "ending the battle" and on "main financial improvement transactions between america and Russia."
He added that "talks are continuing very properly" with out offering additional particulars.
U.S. and Russian officers held talks in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 18 with out Ukrainian participation, with a follow-up assembly scheduled for Feb. 25.
Whereas no formal peace proposals have been introduced, Trump's diplomatic outreach to Moscow has coincided with more and more hostile rhetoric towards Ukraine.
Trump has accused Zelensky of being a "dictator with out elections," echoing Russian propaganda narratives about his legitimacy.
His remarks ignore the truth that Ukraine's structure prohibits elections throughout martial legislation, which has been in impact since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022.
The Kyiv IndependentTim Zadorozhnyy
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