Fri Feb 28 19:24:56 UTC 2025: ## Trump and Zelenskiy Fail to Reach Minerals Deal, Joint Press Conference Canceled
**Washington D.C.** – A planned minerals agreement between the United States and Ukraine failed to materialize during President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday, a White House official confirmed to Reuters. While the possibility of a future agreement remains open, a senior U.S. official stated that further negotiations are contingent upon Ukraine demonstrating a willingness to engage in constructive dialogue.
The anticipated joint press conference following the meeting was also canceled. The official indicated that rescheduling depends entirely on the Ukrainian government’s decision, while President Zelenskiy remains in the United States. The nature of the disagreements preventing a deal remains undisclosed.
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