The U.S.-Ukraine deal is designed to deepen economic ties, bolster Ukraine's reconstruction and position the country as a supplier of strategically important minerals to the U.S. Ro Dhawan, CEO of the International Council on Mining and Metals,

“Before I even arrive at the Oval Office, shortly after we all together win the presidency, we will have the horrible war between Russia and Ukraine settled. It will be settled. The war is going to be settled. I’ll get them both. I know Zelensky, I know Putin. It’ll be done within 24 hours, you watch.”

Trump still wants to establish closer ties with Putin, and the White House will likely revisit the possibility of a meeting before long.