Trump says rare earth deal with Ukraine concluded
WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he plans to talk to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy now that a rare earth deal with Ukraine has been concluded.
Trump said he would be speaking with Zelenskiy soon.
He made the comment at an event announcing a U.S.-British trade deal.
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