Reports say that Trump was considering canceling Zelensky’s visit but changed his mind when he met Macron.  

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**Trump Considered Canceling Zelensky’s Washington Visit**

US thought about canceling a visit to Washington by Ukraine’s President Zelensky. However, after talking with French President Emmanuel Macron, he decided to go ahead with the meeting.

**Why Did Trump Change His Mind?**

According to French TV network BFMTV, Macron spoke with Trump and convinced him to proceed with the meeting. The visit was scheduled February 28.

**What’s Behind the Meeting?**

Zelensky is visiting Washington to discuss a deal between Ukraine and the US about mineral resources. Ukraine will get half of the money from selling these resources in the future. However, Ukraine initially rejected this agreement because it didn’t have any security guarantees.

**Pressure Zelensky**

The Trump administration had been pressuring Ukraine to finalize this deal for weeks. On February 19, Trump even publicly attacked Zelensky, calling him a “dictator without elections.” Trump warned that if Zelensky didn’t move fast enough, he might lose his country.

**International Reactions**

and discussed the possibility of this deal with Zelensky. The is facing challenges in ensuring Ukraine’s security against Russia’s full-scale .

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