**Zelensky and Trump May Meet in Washington**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may meet with US President Donald Trump next week in Washington. This was announced by Trump on February 7.
**Meeting to End the War**
Trump said that he wants to bring Ukraine and Russia to the negotiating table and end the war quickly. The full-scale war between Ukraine and Russia is near its third anniversary. Trump also mentioned that he wants to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon after his inauguration. The Kremlin welcomed Trump’s comments but has not made any preparations for the meeting yet.
**Ukraine’s Rare Earths**
Trump and Zelensky are discussing Ukraine’s underground rare earths, which are used in many important industries. The US president said that Washington is seeking Ukrainian rare earths in exchange for aid. Ukraine is open to mining with its partners.
**US Plan to End the War**
The meeting between Trump and Zelensky may take place as the US prepares to present a long-awaited plan to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, said that the plan will be introduced by Trump but did not specify a timeline.
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