Zelensky quizzed on minerals and peace deal by Laura Kuenssberg

The Ukrainian president speaks about the mineral deal, his recent meeting at the White House, and the possibility of a truce.

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President Zelensky, who had been visiting the UK to round off a frenetic week of diplomatic meetings, chose to speak to journalists shortly before he returned home.

After the bruising meeting at White House, he spoke only in Ukrainian to make sure he was not misunderstood.

Here he talks about the minerals deal, his recent US trip, and his thoughts on a possible truce.

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