However, the expected signing of the mineral rights deal never happened on Friday due to a fiery exchange in the Oval Office.
Zelensky and his team were shown the door from the White House after a spat with Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Trump accused Zelensky of disrespecting “the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office” during their meeting, adding that it appeared Zelensky preferred to “fight, fight, fight” with Russia instead of seeking peace.