Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussed an economic investment deal related to rare earth materials. FOX Business' Edward Lawrence reported Zelenskyy would review the proposal and respond on Friday when he meets with Vice President JD Vance. President Donald Trump dispatched Vance and Bessent to the war-torn region in an effort to end the conflict with Russia. Hours after Bessent's meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump said he spoke to the Ukrainian president about peacemaking efforts in the region. He said that Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the delegation at Friday's meeting in Munich.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss U.S.-Ukraine agreements. On X, the Ukrainian leader said, "I had a meeting with @SecScottBessent—his first international visit, which was to Ukraine. We value our partnership with the United States, are grateful for the support in defending our independence, and strive to expand our joint capabilities—especially in security." In the meeting, they discussed an economic investment agreement between the United States and Ukraine related to rare earth materials. President Donald Trump spoke on the matter on Truth Social and said, “I just spoke to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The conversation went very well. He, like President Putin, wants to make PEACE. We discussed a variety of topics having to do with the War, but mostly, the meeting that is being set up on Friday in Munich, where Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the Delegation. I am hopeful that the results of that meeting will be positive.”
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussed an economic investment deal related to rare earth materials. FOX Business' Edward Lawrence reported Zelenskyy would review the proposal and respond on Friday when he meets with Vice President JD Vance. President Donald Trump dispatched Vance and Bessent to the war-torn region in an effort to end the conflict with Russia. "I am hopeful that the results of that meeting will be positive. It is time to stop this ridiculous War, where there has been massive, and totally unnecessary, DEATH and DESTRUCTION," Trump posted on Truth Social. "God bless the people of Russia and Ukraine!"
