Reports indicate that the rare earth element agreement between the USA and Ukraine could be signed today prior to President Donald Trump’s speech in Congress. Ukrainian leader Zelenski stated today, “My team and I are ready to work under the strong leadership of President Trump for lasting peace.”

Sources speaking to the US media mentioned that the White House last week mentioned that Trump and Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski were nearing an agreement that was contentious. Information obtained from sources who preferred to remain anonymous indicated that Trump informed his advisors that he wanted to announce the agreement in tonight’s speech in Congress. However, sources also mentioned that the agreement has not been signed yet by both parties and the situation could still change.

DISCUSSION BETWEEN TRUMP AND ZELENSKI AT THE WHITE HOUSE

While it was expected that President Trump would sign an agreement with Ukrainian President Zelenski at the White House on February 28th, a surprising discussion took place in front of the cameras. Following the discussion, the joint press conference was canceled and Zelenski left the White House.

TRUMP’S CONGRESSIONAL SPEECH

Donald Trump, who will deliver his first Congressional speech after being re-elected for a second time, will share his views on the main agenda items today.

Trump mentioned on his social media account, “Tomorrow will be a great night. I will tell everything as it is.”

ZELENSKI PRAISES TRUMP

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenski announced via his social media account that he is ready to work with US President Donald Trump to end the Russia-Ukraine War. Zelenski reiterated Ukraine’s commitment to peace, stating, “I would like to express once again Ukraine’s commitment to peace. Ukraine is ready to sit at the negotiation table for lasting peace as soon as possible. My team and I are ready to work under the strong leadership of President Trump for lasting peace.”

Zelenski mentioned that his meeting with Trump at the White House did not go as expected, stating, “It is sad that it happened this way. Now is the time to fix things. Regarding the minerals and security agreement, Ukraine is always ready to sign this agreement in the appropriate format.”