Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:02pm on 03 Mar 2025,Monday International
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a minerals deal with the US is “ready” despite tensions with Donald Trump. Speaking after a London summit, he affirmed Kyiv’s commitment to the agreement and dismissed Republican calls for his resignation. However, he said he would step down if Ukraine secured NATO membership, calling it the completion of his mission. The minerals deal collapsed after a heated exchange between Zelenskyy and Trump, with Trump canceling the signing ceremony. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged European unity, pushing for a peace plan to present to Trump.