OREANDA-NEWS  The heads of the United States and Ukraine, Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky, canceled the upcoming rare earth metals deal. This is reported by Fox News.

The signing ceremony was disrupted after the Ukrainian leader left the White House ahead of schedule.

Sky News channel notes that everything was ready for signing. "The pens were on the tables. It looks like everything has fallen apart," said reporter Mark Stone.

At the same time, Trump declared his readiness to resume negotiations with Zelensky when he is ready for a peaceful settlement of the conflict. He accused the Ukrainian leader of disrespect and ingratitude and noted that it would be extremely difficult to negotiate in such conditions.