Washington, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Washington on Friday, as both nations engage in negotiations over a potential agreement granting the United States access to Ukraine’s mineral resources.
"President Zelensky is going to be coming on Friday, that is now confirmed," Trump announced on Wednesday during his first cabinet meeting.
The visit comes at a critical time as discussions continue regarding Ukraine's vast mineral reserves, which include key materials essential for technology and defense industries. While the specifics of the deal remain undisclosed, sources indicate that rare earth elements and lithium could be central to the talks.
Zelensky's visit is expected to include high-level meetings with U.S. officials to discuss economic cooperation, military aid, and geopolitical concerns surrounding the ongoing conflict with Russia.
