With its strong public support of Ukraine, Europe seeks to give Zelensky some space in the face of U.S. demands while still urging compromises.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said Ukraine has not yet signed a deal on rare earth minerals and he hopes it will be signed immediately. "Ukraine, headed by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has not signed the final papers on the very important Rare Earths Deal with the United States.