Zelenskyy departs White House after failed negotiations
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the White House after talks with President Donald Trump collapsed. A scheduled joint press conference was canceled following a tense meeting regarding a potential deal for U.S. access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals. Trump stated that Zelenskyy is not ready for peace, suggesting that U.S. involvement gives Ukraine an advantage in negotiations. He criticized Zelenskyy for disrespecting the U.S. during their meeting and indicated that Zelenskyy could return when ready for peace.