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Ukraine's rare earth deal with US faces delay, Trump urges speed

"Ukraine, headed by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has not signed the final papers on the very important Rare Earths Deal with the United States. It is at least three weeks late," Donald Trump wrote on social media. The President of the United States expressed hope that the documents would be signed "immediately."

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 25: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on April 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump and the first lady are traveling to Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 25: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on April 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump and the first lady are traveling to Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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"Ukraine, headed by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has not signed the final papers on the very important Rare Earths Deal with the United States. It is at least three weeks late," Trump wrote on the platform truthsocial.com.

"Hopefully, it will be signed IMMEDIATELY," Trump added.

In his post, the President of the United States also asserted that "Work on the overall Peace Deal between Russia and Ukraine is going smoothly."

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