The United States President Donald Trump on Friday welcomed Ukrainian President Volodmi Zelanski at the White House, Washington at Washington DC.
Their visit comes at a time when the US is actively speaking about a rare earth content deal with Ukraine, and we are actively speaking to ending the US President Russia-Ukraine War and interacting with several Western leaders on the issue.
“Oh look, you are all wearing clothes today!” President Trump said welcoming his Ukrainian counterpart.
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Trump: “All of you are ready today.” pic.twitter.com/zdtx1oqs4p
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On Thursday, during a visit to the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister Kir Stmper said that Trump feels that the Russia-Ukraine war is progressing and an agreement is “either soon or it will not happen at all.”
During his first visit to Washington DC as Prime Minister, the stormer said that his country is ready to put “shoes on the ground” to support peace.
“I am working closely with other European leaders on it, and I am clear that the UK is ready to apply shoes on the ground and aircraft in the air to support a deal, working closely with our colleagues, as this is the only way that will work peace,” said the Starmer.
Trump stated that his plan to sign a rare earth minerals on Friday deal with Volodymyr Zelensky “Actually going to bring us into that country”. Trump certainly looked a bit soft on his thoughts about the Ukrainian President.
Prior to him, French President Emmanuel Macron also visited the White House amidst increasing doubts about the conclusion of the war.
During the meeting, Macron emphasized her shared desire to make peace- but warned that it should not happen if Ukraine is forced to surrender.
“This peace should not mean to surrender Ukraine. It should not mean a ceasefire without a guarantee. This peace should allow Ukrainian sovereignty and allow Ukraine to interact with other stakeholders,” he said.
Trump said he believes that Macron agrees to “many of the most important issues”, including it that this is the right time to end war.
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