Zelenskyy thanks U.S. after failed critical minerals deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the U.S. after a tense meeting with President Donald Trump, which ended without a critical minerals deal. Zelenskyy thanked the U.S. for its support in a post on X. The meeting, initially positive, soured when Zelenskyy discussed Russian diplomacy, leading to criticism from Vice President JD Vance. Trump accused Zelenskyy of disrespecting the U.S. and stated he was not ready for peace negotiations. A planned press conference was canceled following the altercation, which was witnessed by White House officials and media. The meeting aimed to finalize a joint investment fund for rare-earth mineral extraction in Ukraine.