President <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/donald-trump/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Donald Trump">Donald Trump</a> and Ukrainian President <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/volodymyr-zelensky/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Volodymyr Zelensky">Volodymyr Zelensky</a> are holding a joint press conference at the White House.

 <p>The press conference is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.</p> <p>Zelensky’s first trip to the United States during Trump’s second term comes as Trump has made overtures to Russia to end the three-year Russia-Ukraine War. Trump’s attempted detente has drawn him harsh criticism from Ukraine and Europe. Trump and Zelensky exchanged barbs over the past couple of weeks, with Trump calling the Ukrainian president a dictator.</p> <p>During his trip, Zelensky is expected to sign a critical mineral deal with the U.S.</p> 

Trump and Zelensky hold a joint press conference, scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.{ai:summary}<p>President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky will hold a press conference at the White House at 1 p.m. This marks Zelensky's first visit to the U.S. during Trump's second term, amid Trump's controversial efforts to engage Russia regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War.</p><p>Despite recent tensions between the two leaders, including Trump's remarks labeling Zelensky a dictator, Zelensky is anticipated to sign a significant critical mineral deal with the U.S. during his visit. #foreignaffairs</p>

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