In a recent turn of events, a Trump aide has told Ukrainian President Zelensky to ‘tone it down’ as the US cancels a planned press conference in Kyiv. The US National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, urged Zelensky to accept a rare earth mineral deal that President Trump had proposed, asking for $500 billion in minerals as payback for US military support.
Zelensky rejected the offer, calling it not serious and lacking specific security guarantees in return. This led to a series of insults from Trump and accusations that Zelensky was a dictator. Amidst this chaos, China has come out in support of Trump’s bid to strike a deal with Russia and end the war in Ukraine, while US allies have rallied around Zelensky.
French President Macron is planning to visit Washington to persuade Trump to take a stronger stance against Putin, and the UK’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has warned that peace should only come about through respecting Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Meanwhile, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has claimed that Zelensky is despised by the people of Ukraine and that Trump is right to ignore him during peace talks. The situation between the US, Russia, and Ukraine remains tense, with global foreign ministers gathering in South Africa amidst uncertainty about Ukraine’s future. The world waits to see how this geopolitical drama will unfold.
Note: The image is for illustrative purposes only and is not the original image associated with the presented article. Due to copyright reasons, we are unable to use the original images. However, you can still enjoy the accurate and up-to-date content and information provided.
