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Ukraine `ready to sign` minerals deal with US, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Updated On: 03 March, 2025 01:10 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine is "ready to sign" a minerals agreement with the United States, describing it as the "first step toward security guarantees." (Pics/AFP)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine is "ready to sign" a minerals agreement with the United States, describing it as the "first step toward security guarantees." (Pics/AFP)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine is "ready to sign" a minerals agreement with the United States, describing it as the "first step toward security guarantees." (Pics/AFP)
<p>Sharing a post on X, he wrote, "We are ready to sign the minerals agreement, and it will be the first step toward security guarantees. But it`s not enough, and we need more than just that"</p>

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Sharing a post on X, he wrote, "We are ready to sign the minerals agreement, and it will be the first step toward security guarantees. But it`s not enough, and we need more than just that"

<p>"A ceasefire without security guarantees is dangerous for Ukraine. We`ve been fighting for 3 years, and Ukrainian people need to know that America is on our side," he added</p>

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"A ceasefire without security guarantees is dangerous for Ukraine. We`ve been fighting for 3 years, and Ukrainian people need to know that America is on our side," he added

<p>This came a day after Zelenskyy`s tense exchange with US President Donald Trump at the White House and cut short a visit to Washington on Friday (local time), world leaders offered a strong show of support to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and promised to do more to help his nation</p>

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This came a day after Zelenskyy`s tense exchange with US President Donald Trump at the White House and cut short a visit to Washington on Friday (local time), world leaders offered a strong show of support to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and promised to do more to help his nation

<p>Earlier in the day, he also met Britain`s King Charles III at Sandringham House</p>

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Earlier in the day, he also met Britain`s King Charles III at Sandringham House

<p>In a post on X, he expressed gratitude and wrote, "I am grateful to His Majesty King Charles III for the audience"</p>

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In a post on X, he expressed gratitude and wrote, "I am grateful to His Majesty King Charles III for the audience"

<p>He also met the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to develop a joint action plan for ending the war with a just and lasting peace</p>

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He also met the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to develop a joint action plan for ending the war with a just and lasting peace

<p>In a post on X, he described the meeting as "productive," adding that "No one other than Putin is interested in the continuation and quick return of the war"</p>

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In a post on X, he described the meeting as "productive," adding that "No one other than Putin is interested in the continuation and quick return of the war"

<p>"Therefore, it is important to maintain unity around Ukraine and strengthen our country`s position in cooperation with our allies - the countries of Europe and the United States. Ukraine needs peace backed by robust security guarantees," he said</p>

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"Therefore, it is important to maintain unity around Ukraine and strengthen our country`s position in cooperation with our allies - the countries of Europe and the United States. Ukraine needs peace backed by robust security guarantees," he said

<p>"I am grateful to Italy for its continued support and partnership in bringing peace in Ukraine closer," he added</p>

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"I am grateful to Italy for its continued support and partnership in bringing peace in Ukraine closer," he added

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