Trump and Zelenskiy: The Unfinished Minerals Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy did not finalize a minerals deal. The White House indicated Trump's openness to an agreement if Ukraine engages constructively. The possibility of rescheduling a joint news conference remains uncertain while Zelenskiy is in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy failed to reach a minerals agreement, a White House official confirmed to Reuters on Friday.

While Trump is not opposed to eventually signing a deal, it depends on Ukraine's readiness for meaningful dialogue, according to a senior U.S. official.

The chance of rescheduling the leaders' canceled news conference hangs in the balance as Zelenskiy continues his visit to the U.S.