By Vladyslav Smilianets and Thomas Peter ZHOVTI VODY, Ukraine (Reuters) - As Kyiv and Washington work on a deal that will give the U.S. a share of Ukraine's mineral wealth, Ukrainians who live with seams of iron beneath their feet have a message for Donald Trump: don't take advantage of us,

Donald Trump is “confident” a deal on critical minerals will be signed with Ukraine, the White House said, a move that could bolster US support for Kyiv as the US president grows frustrated over delays in clinching a ceasefire in Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Donald Trump, in an interview with "The Atlantic," suggested that he might support Ukraine, but not necessarily Volodymyr Zelensky. The former U.S. President emphasized that he has difficulties in his relationship with the Ukrainian leader.

President Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met privately ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis and "had a very productive discussion," the White House said Saturday.