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Trump, Zelenskiy did not sign minerals deal, White House says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 28, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 25, 2026
Quick Summary
Trump and Zelenskiy did not finalize a minerals deal. Future talks depend on Ukraine's readiness for constructive dialogue, according to the White House.
Trump and Zelenskiy Fail to Finalize Minerals Agreement, Says White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy did not sign a minerals deal on Friday, a White House official told Reuters.
Trump has not ruled out an agreement, but not until Ukraine is ready to have a constructive conversation, a senior U.S. official said. It was up to the Ukrainians if the leaders' canceled joint news conference could be rescheduled while Zelenskiy remained in the U.S., the official said.
(Reporting by Jarrett Renshaw and Andrea Shalal; writing by Susan Heavey)
Key Takeaways
- •Trump and Zelenskiy did not sign a minerals deal.
- •The White House has not ruled out future agreements.
- •Constructive talks are needed for any future deal.
- •A joint news conference was canceled.
- •The decision to reschedule lies with Ukraine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trump, Zelenskiy did not sign minerals deal, White House says
1Did Trump and Zelenskiy sign a minerals deal?
No, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy did not sign a minerals deal on Friday, according to a White House official.
2Is there a possibility for a future minerals agreement?
Trump has not ruled out an agreement, but it depends on Ukraine being ready for a constructive conversation, as stated by a senior U.S. official.
3What did the White House say about the meeting?
The White House confirmed that the leaders' joint news conference was canceled and that it is up to the Ukrainians to decide on the next steps.
