Mon Mar 03 00:11:19 UTC 2025: ## Zelenskyy Reopens Talks on US Minerals Deal After Trump Tirade

**London, March 3, 2025** — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated a willingness to re-sign a crucial minerals deal with the United States, despite a dramatic collapse of negotiations last week. The deal, intended to facilitate post-war recovery in Ukraine, fell apart following a heated confrontation between Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Friday, February 28th.

Trump, during a televised meeting, berated Zelenskyy for insufficient gratitude towards US aid and threatened to withdraw support entirely if a deal wasn’t reached immediately. He warned that without US assistance, Ukraine would be left to fend for itself against Russia. The ensuing clash resulted in the deal remaining unsigned and the cancellation of a planned joint press conference.

However, speaking to UK media on Sunday following a summit in London hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Zelenskyy stated Ukraine remains ready to sign the agreement if the US is prepared. He emphasized Ukraine’s commitment to constructive engagement.

The London summit saw European leaders pledge increased security spending and the formation of a coalition to support any potential truce. French President Emmanuel Macron also revealed that France and Britain plan to propose a one-month partial truce with Russia. The situation remains tense, with the future of the US-Ukrainian minerals deal and the overall peace process still uncertain.

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