Zelensky meets U.S. diplomat to discuss rare earth minerals deal amid rising tensions with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. diplomat Gen. Keith Kellogg in Kyiv to discuss the ongoing war with Russia. This meeting follows rising tensions between Zelensky and President Donald Trump, who recently exchanged criticisms. The U.S. is urging Zelensky to agree to a deal involving Ukraine's rare earth minerals, including lithium and uranium. Zelensky previously rejected a proposal asking for 50% of the proceeds, stating it was not in Ukraine's best interest. Trump's administration has expressed skepticism about U.S. aid to Ukraine. The current discussions aim to find a compromise that addresses both U.S. interests and Ukraine's concerns.