Donald Trump announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House to finalize a rare earth minerals deal. Despite intense negotiations, the US will not offer significant security guarantees to Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia. Zelenskyy had previously resisted signing a draft that would grant full US ownership of a joint fund. Speculations remain regarding the agreement's details, though Trump indicated it is a substantial arrangement aimed at compensating the US for its military aid to Ukraine. Trump dismissively rejected Ukraine's aspirations for NATO membership, stating it was a trigger for the war.
Zelenskyy expressed his resistance to signing a draft deal granting the US full ownership of a joint fund, stating he won't sign a deal burdening future generations of Ukrainians.
Trump confirmed the signing of the rare earth minerals deal but denied providing substantial security guarantees, citing Europe's responsibility in ensuring Ukraine's safety.
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