President Volodymyr Zelensky could meet along with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump subsequent week in Washington, Trump stated on Feb. 7.
"I’ll most likely be assembly with President Zelensky subsequent week, and I’ll most likely be speaking to President (Vladimir) Putin. I'd wish to see the conflict finish," stated the American chief throughout a press convention with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Trump vowed to deliver Kyiv and Moscow to the negotiating desk and swiftly finish the full-scale conflict that nears its third anniversary.
He additionally stated he needs to satisfy with Putin "in a short time" after his inauguration. The Kremlin welcomed Trump's feedback however added that no preparations have been at present underway for the assembly.
Trump and Zelensky are discussing Ukraine's underground uncommon earths and "different issues," in response to the U.S. president.
Beforehand, Trump stated that Washington was looking for Ukrainian uncommon earths in change for assist. Kyiv is open to mining with its companions, Zelensky stated.
It’s unclear precisely what Trump meant by "uncommon earths and different issues." Ukraine is residence to twenty of the world’s essential minerals and metals, like titanium, used within the aerospace and protection industries, and lithium, a vital part of electrical car batteries.
"We would like safety. As a result of as you recognize, Europe is placing up a lot lower than us (the U.S.)," Trump stated.
The assembly between Zelensky and Trump can happen because the U.S. prepares to current a long-awaited plan to finish Russia's full-scale conflict towards Ukraine.
Keith Kellogg, the U.S. particular envoy for Ukraine and Russia, stated that the plan will likely be launched by Trump, however didn’t specify a timeline.
The Kyiv IndependentTim Zadorozhnyy