It looks as though the Minerals Deal with Ukraine may be off.
That would have been nice to get our $350 billion back, but without that deal in place, it appears the US will immediately stop funding and stop defending Ukraine, and that means the war will be over in days with much bloodshed, perhaps even with Zelensky’s death at Russian hands once our protection is gone.
Zelensky was extremely disrespectful in the Oval Office and things got heated very fast:
WATCH: President Trump EXPLODES On Zelensky — The End Of His Presidency?
The meeting was then ended and the deal was put on hold.
Once again, the USA and President Trump held all the cards.
We were happy with either outcome here....either get the $350 billion minerals deal and then eventually end the war, or if we don't get the deal we pull out now and the war ends in days, in a very bloody end for Ukraine.
We preferred the former.
We pressed hard for the former.
But it appears Zelensky has chosen the latter.
President Trump just put out this statement:
FULL TEXT:
A Statement from President Donald J. Trump
"We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today.
Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure. It's amazing what comes out through emotion, and I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations. I don't want advantage, I want PEACE. He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back
When he is ready for Peace."
He can come back when he is ready for peace, but by that point it will likely be too late.
Today was a historic day, and Zelensky lost it all for his country.
History and the Ukrainian people will not remember him kindly.
🚨 BREAKING: Trump announces the deal with Ukraine is OFF
“He can come back when he is ready for peace.” pic.twitter.com/ECzGBlOaZb
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) February 28, 2025
Fox News had more:
Ukraine deal put on hold?
US to pull out?
Zelensky is dancing on a knife's edge today and might just get himself cut badly. pic.twitter.com/4qRs3y00O3
— Noah Christopher (@DailyNoahNews) February 28, 2025
What a historic day, almost unreal to watch it all finally happening....
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