After a war of words with US President Donald Trump Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is “ready to sign” a minerals agreement with the United States, calling it the “first step toward security guarantees.”

He shared a post on X and said, “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.”

“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.

Following a tense exchange between Zelenskyy and Trump at the White House, world leaders showed strong support for Ukraine, pledging further assistance.

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

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

He also held talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to create a joint action plan for achieving a just and lasting peace.

Zelenskyy described his meeting with PM Meloni as “productive” adding that “No one other than Putin is interested in the continuation and quick return of the war.”

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

(With ANI Inputs)

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