Zelenskyy demands security guarantees before minerals deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is ready to sign a minerals-sharing deal with the U.S., but insists it must include clear security guarantees. This follows a tense meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, where the signing was canceled. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine seeks lasting peace but requires protection from Russia. He stated that a ceasefire without security guarantees would be dangerous, as past agreements have been repeatedly broken by Russia. European leaders expressed support for Zelenskyy after the meeting. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host Zelenskyy and other international leaders this weekend to discuss the situation further.