US President Donald Trump softened his stance on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing respect ahead of their meeting. This follows Trump's earlier labeling of Zelenskyy as a 'dictator.' The meeting will focus on a proposed mining rights deal, which involves sharing Ukraine’s mineral wealth with the US as compensation for military aid.
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