In the same interview, Witkoff emphasized that the US and Israel needed a deadline on the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.
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Trump says he believes that Ukraine will sign the minerals deal, but that Zelensky must show greater willingness for peace.
The plan was vetoed in favor of watered-down language on Russia and stronger language on China, sources say.
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Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region face encirclement as Russian troops advance, cutting supply lines in a major setback for Kyiv's strategic gambit to gain leverage in potential peace talks.
Russia holds around a fifth of Ukraine's territory and its forces are steadily advancing in the eastern Donetsk region.
The popular general spoke as President Volodymyr Zelensky sought to mend fences with Washington after a fiery White House row with President Donald Trump.
Discussions were held on whether Ukraine could have quick presidential elections, according to the report.
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