Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House this morning for a high-level meeting with President Donald Trump, marking a critical moment in U.S.-Ukraine relations. His black limousine, bearing American and Ukrainian flags, pulled up to the West Wing doors at exactly 11:22 a.m., where he was greeted by Trump.
A ceremonial honor cordon, representing all 56 U.S. states and territories, lined the White House driveway as Zelenskyy made his entrance.
Joining Zelenskyy is Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Yulia Svyrydenko, who is set to sign a minerals agreement with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. According to the Ukrainian Embassy, the deal is expected to strengthen cooperation on critical mineral resources, a sector of growing strategic importance to both nations.
Zelenskyy’s visit follows British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s successful meeting with Trump at the White House just a day earlier, highlighting a week of intensive diplomatic engagements for the U.S. president.
Arriving in the capital yesterday, he has been staying at a nearby hotel, where he met with U.S. Senators ahead of his highly anticipated meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House this morning.
Following his talks with Trump, Zelenskyy is set to deliver remarks at the Hudson Institute at 4:00 p.m. before meeting with members of the Ukrainian-American community later in the evening. His visit underscores the high stakes of U.S.-Ukraine relations as Kyiv navigates an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape.
This marks Zelenskyy’s fifth visit to the White House, with his previous four meetings taking place during President Joe Biden’s administration. The current visit, however, comes at a critical juncture, as Ukraine seeks clarity on the future of U.S. military aid.
At the White House, Trump and Zelenskyy are expected to sign a mineral resources agreement, formalizing a deal approved by Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers on February 26. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed the agreement, which will be signed at the outset of the joint press conference scheduled for 1 p.m.
Ahead of his trip to Washington, Zelenskyy emphasized the urgency of securing America’s continued military backing.
“It is important for me and all of us in the world that America’s assistance is not stopped,” he said.
While the mineral deal is seen as a potential component of broader security guarantees, the Ukrainian leader is seeking clarity on the bigger picture. “We want to understand the broader vision: what awaits Ukraine?” he added.
Following the bilateral meeting, Zelenskyy and Trump are scheduled to hold a joint press conference at 1 p.m at the White House.
🔺@realDonaldTrump greets @ZelenskyyUa at the @WhiteHouse
— The Pavlovic Today (@ksenijapavlovic) February 28, 2025
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