US President Trump announced that Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is set to visit the White House on Friday to sign a critical minerals deal. This visit follows ongoing negotiations regarding security and economic involvement. The latest agreement supports Ukraine's efforts to obtain security guarantees but does not specify any US commitment. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of this conversation for Ukraine's future.
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