President Trump unexpectedly hosted a press conference at the White House today alongside the Governor of Louisiana, where they discussed the upcoming agreement between the US and Ukraine on critical minerals. The deal, which was expected to be signed last month, was delayed due to a public falling out between President Zelensky and Vice-President JD Vance in the Oval Office.
During the press conference, Trump announced that a deal on rare earths with Ukraine has been reached and is set to be signed soon. He also mentioned that the United States is in talks with Ukraine regarding the possibility of American firms owning Ukrainian power plants.
This unexpected announcement comes at a time of heightened tensions between the US and Ukraine, making this agreement on critical minerals all the more significant. As the situation continues to unfold, it will be interesting to see how this deal shapes the future relationship between the two countries.
For more updates on this developing story, visit https://www.thetimes.com/world/russia-ukraine-war/article/latest-news-today-talks-saudi-qxm8h90h8.
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