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Trump accuses Zelensky of treating US envoy 'rudely'

US President Donald Trump speaks with journalist on board Air Force One on route from Miami, Florida, to the White House in Washington, DC on February 19, 2025. [AFP]

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday his treasury secretary was treated "rudely" during an official visit to Kyiv, accusing Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky of "sleeping" and failing to make a deal.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Zelensky in Ukraine's capital last week to discuss granting Washington access to rare earth minerals in return for security support.

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