
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Herbst: Putin hopes Trump will be defenseless against his tricks
Sky News reported the information.
The source admitted there would be "more ups and downs" ahead.
"We must keep our eyes on the prize," they emphasized.
The government has been working to bring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "back to the table" for discussions, the source added.
Concerns over the minerals deal with the United States intensified on Friday after a public disagreement between Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
"We think it's the right thing to do," the source said. "Today is about pushing European leaders to move beyond Twitter rhetoric and take real action on defence spending."