Ukraine and the US have agreed to hold new talks, marking a significant diplomatic step as Kyiv seeks to secure continued American support. Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, announced the decision after a phone call on Wednesday with US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
"I had a phone call with the US President’s National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz. We have scheduled a meeting for our teams in the near future to continue this important work," Yermak shared on the social media platform X.
The announcement comes at a critical time as Ukraine faces increasing uncertainty over US assistance. According to The Telegraph, Washington's recent decision to halt intelligence-sharing has severely impacted Kyiv’s ability to plan military operations, raising serious concerns about its battlefield readiness and overall security cooperation with Western allies.
Tensions between Kyiv and Washington have been brewing for months. A previous meeting between former US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House reportedly turned heated, with the two leaders clashing in front of cameras. The dispute ultimately led to the cancellation of a planned joint press conference, and Zelensky left Washington without signing a key agreement.
The abandoned deal would have granted the US access to Ukraine’s valuable reserves of rare earth minerals in exchange for continued military and economic support. However, following the diplomatic fallout, the agreement was put on hold, leaving Ukraine in a precarious position as it continues to fight Russia’s invasion with diminishing external assistance.
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