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Could Zelensky Still do a Deal With Trump?

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Today, in this extra episode, Laura and Paddy get back together to talk after Laura met President Zelensky.

He told her, and a group of other journalists, that he is still "ready to sign" a US-Ukraine minerals deal after leaving the White House without it being agreed.

Laura explains what it was like to be in the room as he also explained he wants “the Ukrainian position to be heard."

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Stephen Bailey. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Published on Sunday, 2nd March 2025.

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