Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled a willingness Friday to work with President Trump to supply the U.S. with rare earth elements in exchange for continued military aid in his war against Russia.

"If we are talking about a deal, then let's do a deal, we are only for it," Zelenskiy said, emphasising Ukraine's need for security guarantees from its allies as part of any settlement. Ukraine floated the idea of opening its critical minerals to investment by allies last autumn,