White House expresses Trump's frustration with Zelensky and outlines demands
The White House has expressed President Donald Trump's ongoing frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump's National Security Adviser outlined demands for Zelensky, including negotiations over Ukraine's mineral resources and acknowledgment of U.S. support. Zelensky rejected a proposed deal that would give the U.S. 50% ownership of Ukraine's critical minerals, citing a lack of necessary security guarantees. He emphasized that he cannot compromise Ukraine's sovereignty. The U.S. has provided significant military and financial aid to Ukraine, totaling over $98 billion. The White House is pushing for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, despite Zelensky's concerns about being excluded from negotiations.