Donald Trump softened his stance on Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating he doesn't blame him for the Russian invasion but criticizes his leadership during the war. A long-delayed minerals agreement between the US and Ukraine is expected to be signed soon, potentially granting the US access to Ukraine's rare earth resources.
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