VOLODYMYR Zelensky has confirmed he will meet Donald Trump in Washington to discuss a historic minerals deal with the US.
The deal – said to be worth up to $500billion – is seen as a way for Ukraine to get the US back on its side ahead of talks on ending the war with Russia.

Volodymyr Zelensky is due to visit Donald Trump in Washington on Friday[/caption]
Zelensky said US deal could be ‘big success’ for Ukraine[/caption]