United States President Donald Trump stated on Friday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is "three weeks late" in signing a critical rare earths agreement with the United States. Trump, posting on social media, expressed his desire for Zelensky to complete the "final papers" immediately.

Trump described the rare earths agreement as "important" and underscored the urgency of concluding the deal. Despite the delay, he remained optimistic about the broader diplomatic efforts, indicating that all work related to the peace deal between Ukraine and Russia is "going smoothly." The president conveyed hope that the peace negotiations would conclude successfully.

Trump’s comments highlight the parallel paths of strategic economic agreements and peace negotiations unfolding simultaneously, underscoring the administration’s broader foreign policy priorities.