‘Did I say that?’ Trump downplays his ‘dictator’ swipe at Zelenskyy forward of White Home assembly

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (February 27) appeared to be downplaying his earlier criticism of Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, questioning whether or not he actually known as him a “dictator”.

Responding to a query by a reporter, Trump stated, “Did I say that? I can’t imagine I stated that.”

Trump was speaking to the press forward of his dialogue with visiting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Zelenskyy is scheduled to go to the White Home on Friday (February 28), throughout which the 2 leaders are anticipated to signal a deal on joint minerals extraction in Ukraine.

“We’re going to be signing the deal collectively,” Trump stated.

‘Dictator Zelenskyy’

Earlier this month, on February 19, T
rump posted an explosive message for the Ukrainian president on the Reality Social platform, accusing him of doing a “horrible job” and dubbing him as “a dictator with out Elections”.

“Zelenskyy admits that half of the cash we despatched him is ‘MISSING.’ He refuses to have Elections, could be very low in Ukrainian Polls, and the one factor he was good at was taking part in Biden “like a fiddle.” A Dictator with out Elections, Zelenskyy higher transfer quick or he’s not going to have a Nation left,” wrote Trump.

US-Ukraine mineral deal on playing cards

Earlier this week, it was reported that each side had agreed on the phrases of the deal on uncommon earth minerals.

Ukraine and the US reached an settlement on a draft mineral deal after Kyiv agreed to the phrases of Ukraine’s uncommon earth minerals, information company AP reported, citing Ukrainian officers.

This deal goals to safe continued US navy assist for Ukraine amidst its ongoing battle with Russia.

The 2 international locations will set up joint possession of a fund to develop the nation’s mineral assets. The US is about to obtain 50 per cent of future proceeds from state-owned assets, together with minerals, oil, and gasoline.

(With inputs from businesses)