Zelensky met with US Senators in Washington before his meeting with Trump.

UN Secretary-General Guterres has announced that the UN has suspended financial assistance to some regions of Ukraine due to a reduction in support from the United States.

Mexico extradited 29 cartel leaders to the U.S. on Thursday.

Zelensky has arrived at the White House to meet with Trump.

North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces say that that their commanders had convinced them they were going to fight against South Koreans who were aiding Ukraine.

They were instructed to evade capture at all costs, by blowing themselves up if they had to.

Source: WSJ

Trump personally welcomed Zelensky, whom he called a "dictator" earlier.

Trump on Zelensky:

"He is all dressed up today."

Trump:

We have a very fair deal with Ukraine. It is a big commitment from the US.

Trump:

We will sign the minerals deal today.

Zelensky:

I understand what Europe is ready to do. I want to ask Trump what the US is ready to do.

Trump said the parties are "pretty close" to reaching an agreement on a settlement in Ukraine.

Trump to Zelensky:

"It’s an honor to have you here"

Trump:

We will take rare earths and use it for all we do, including AI and weapons.

Trump:

"Ukraine won't go back to fighting."

Zelensky shows Trump photos of Ukrainian soldiers who returned from captivity.

Zelensky:

I think Trump will not stop supporting Ukraine.

Trump:

A ceasefire agreement is inevitable.

Trump:

You always have to make compromises and certainly Zelensky will have to make compromises.

Trump:

We will have arms to Ukraine. Hopefully we won't have to send much.

Trump:

Once deal is done, it's over. Russia won't want to return.

Zelensky on the mineral deal:

This document is not enough.