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Trump-Zelensky Tensions Persist Since 2019 Impeachment
Their conflict dates back to Trump's first impeachment, which was over his demand that Zelensky probe then-Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden and his son Hunter on corruption charges.
‘Did Nothing bad’: Zelensky Defends Oval Office Exchange
He underscored the fact that what would come next in the continuation of peace negotiations would depend on the United States' position against his call for a "just and lasting peace" that would guarantee Russia was not able to launch another aggression against Ukraine.
US Scraps Joint Presser and Lunch as Zelensky Departs White House
After the meeting, President Trump went on Truth Social to express his view, saying, "We had a very significant meeting in the White House today. Much was learned that could never be understood without discussion under such fire and pressure."
Watch| Trump and Zelensky Clash in Tense White House Meeting
The two presidents were scheduled to sign off on a pact allowing the US access to Ukraine's vast stockpiles of rare earth minerals in return for ongoing American military aid in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Trump Claims Putin Seeks Peace While Zelensky Resists
"Zelensky doesn't have to continue talking about Putin in a negative way," Trump said to journalists as he left the White House. He maintained that the Ukrainian leader should instead show a clear interest in seeking peace.
Watch| 'Can’t believe I said that’: Trump Reverses Stance on Calling Ukraine’s Zelenskyy a 'Dictator'
When a journalist asked him about his words, Trump replied with seeming astonishment, "Did I say that? I can't believe I would say that."
Trump avoids question on apologising to Zelensky for 'Dictator' remark
I believe we're going to have a very good meeting tomorrow morning. I think we will get along great. I have great respect for him, and Ukraine has fought incredibly hard. We've given them a tremendous amount of equipment, economic help, but ultimately they're the ones fighting on the battlefield," Trump said.
Ukraine Agrees to U.S. Minerals Deal, Signing Expected on Friday
The US would "jointly develop" Ukraine's enormous mineral resources under the agreement, and revenues would be channeled into a new "joint fund for Ukraine and America," said a Ukrainian official to AFP.
UK PM Keir Starmer Warns Europe at Risk if Ukraine Falls on War's Three-Year Anniversary
Speaking to a summit of European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by video link, three years on from the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, Starmer reiterated the UK's firm backing for Ukraine.
Trump Warns Zelensky: Ukraine War Could Be Resolved Without His Involvement
In a Wednesday post on Truth Social, Trump warned Zelensky, saying, "He better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left."
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