White House press chief Caroline Leavitt said on Saturday that the president is confident in his ability to end Ukraine's conflict in order to sign a contract with Russia.
“President, his team is very focused on continuing negotiations with both sides of this war, and by ending the conflict, I am sure the President can do that this week.” After returning from the Conservative Party, Leavitt told reporters on Southern Lawn at a political action meeting.
Comments were made when President Trump suggested that Ukrainian President Voldimia Zelensky “has no card” and should have conversations with international leaders with future peace talks. It will be brought to you.
Leavitt said national security adviser Matt Waltz is working “round the clock” this weekend, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent surrounding a proposed contract with Ukrainians to utilize raw minerals I shared that I was involved in the discussion.
“When it comes to important minerals, this is an important piece for the President. It's very important for the President because it collects US taxes,” Leavitt said.
“And that would also be a great economic partnership between the United States and the Ukrainian people, but would also rebuild their own country after this brutal war.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared that the venture will generate $200 million in funding and add “vested interests” security interests to Ukraine, which has pending legislative approval. The State Department said the US provided it $65.9 billion In military aid to Ukraine since the start of the war.
