Trump, Zelenskyy Report Progress Toward Ukraine Peace Deal
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PALM BEACH, Florida, President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday they made significant progress toward a potential peace agreement after talks at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, while acknowledging unresolved issues including the status of Donbas and security guarantees. Trump said a prior two-and-a-half-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin was "excellent" and asserted Russia wants Ukraine to succeed, even as Russian strikes continued. Officials described a draft roughly 95 percent complete and discussed a 20-point plan; no formal deal was announced and follow-up diplomacy with European partners will continue soon. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Feb 24, 2022: Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- 2. Prior to Dec 29, 2024: Trump conducts a two-and-a-half-hour phone call with Putin.
- 3. Dec 29, 2024: Trump hosts Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago for face-to-face talks and joint press conference.
- 4. Dec 29, 2024: Reports note ongoing Russian strikes while talks occurred; Zelenskyy posts weekly attack tallies.
- 5. After meeting: Officials describe a draft about 95% complete; leaders say unresolved Donbas and guarantee issues persist.
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