President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign a long-sought minerals deal that will closely tie the two countries together for years to come.

The president said the U.S. has agreed on a mineral rights deal with Ukraine, finalizing plans for a Friday meeting in Washington.

WASHINGTON -- Trump says Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign a critical minerals deal.