World: Just before the US pulled back from its mediator role, it signed a minerals agreement with Ukraine, a deal that had once included highly controversial terms.

‘Dealmaker in chief’ or dealbreaker? Is Trump walking away from Ukraine peace talks after sealing key minerals deal?

World: US President Donald Trump recently claimed that Zelensky was “trying to back out” of the agreement and warned that he would face “big problems” if he did not sign it soon.

Mole inside Zelensky’s inner circle? Ukraine breaks out 'lie detectors' after Trump' mineral deal draft leaks

World: “I think Zelensky, by the way, he’s trying to back out of the rare earth deal, and if he does that, he’s got some problems, big, big problems,” Trump stated.

'He’s got big, big problems': Trump accuses Zelensky of trying to 'back out' of rare earth deal

Protesters in the US lined a road in Vermont where Vice President JD Vance was expected to pass, following his and President Trump's heated exchange with Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.

Pro-Ukrainians protesters target JD Vance in Vermont after clash with Zelensky

Tensions ran high as US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in a heated exchange in the Oval Office. Trump criticized Zelensky’s attitude, accusing Kyiv of lacking gratitude for US aid. Meanwhile, a joint press conference was abruptly canceled, and key deals, including a minerals agreement, were left unsigned. With Trump insisting on compromises and Zelensky refusing to back down against Putin, this diplomatic showdown marks a pivotal moment in US-Ukraine relations.

Trump-Zelensky meet: Joint press conference cancelled, minerals deal left unsigned

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