Trump Plans Meeting with Zelenskyy to Discuss Ukraine Conflict and Resource Cooperation

The U.S. president seeks to negotiate peace while linking aid to access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals.

Donald Trump has suggested a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy next week, likely in Washington, to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Trump emphasized the importance of Ukraine's rare earth minerals and tied U.S. financial support to securing access to these resources.
Zelenskyy expressed willingness to collaborate with the U.S. on resource security and described the upcoming diplomatic efforts as potentially productive.
On the battlefield, Russia claims to have taken the eastern Ukrainian city of Torezk, though Ukraine disputes this, stating that fighting continues in the area.
Separately, reports indicate North Korean troops have returned to frontline combat alongside Russian forces after a brief withdrawal, suffering significant casualties.