Ukrainian President Folodimir Zelinski arrived in the United States on Thursday before talks with US President Donald Trump on an agreement to develop rare minerals and land, according to the news agency between Ukraine.
The world leader is expected to discuss the rare land deal, protection from Russia and how European countries can share the burden of security costs for Ukraine.
“I want to coordinate our position with the American position. Zelinski said during a press conference in Kiev on Wednesday:” The war is in Ukraine, so for me, the Ukrainian position is the priority. “
The deal will give 50 % of revenues from critical and rare mineral sales, but it does not include any security guarantees that exceed the American economic share.
“I want to tell President Trump how to understand the position of our partners on Europe, because we have [had] Many consultations, and I think I know what they are ready for, how they can help, and what is the strategic role of the European Union – even [whole of] Europe – will play with Ukraine … in future security guarantees. “
Zelinski also repeated his position that any ceasefire or peace deal with Russia should include Ukraine and said that he would insist that current US sanctions be kept.
“A lot of things depend on President Trump's decision, because European partners will discuss this,” said Zellinski. “This is it [a] A very important moment. “
The two have met several times in recent months, as the 47 -year -old Ukrainian leader was flying to New York to attend a meeting with Trump in Trump Tower in Manhattan on September 27, 2024.
Trump and Zellinski also spoke to reopen the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in December.
Before taking his journey to the United States, Zelinski praised Trump to meet him at home before his very expected confrontation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“I have questions, we are very [much] He needs answers, very honest answers, because we are in a state of war, and we must understand what we can count on. ”This is why this visit before Putin is a very good sign.”
With wires after
