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TRUMP AND ZELENSKY: Progress at Mar-a-Lago as Peace Talks Advance

President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar‑a‑Lago and said negotiators are close to a Russia‑Ukraine peace deal after a productive call with Vladimir Putin; key territorial and security points remain unresolved.

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40 million - People under winter weather alerts across the Midwest and Northeast

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"We have the makings of a deal" — President Donald Trump

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POTUS LATEST

"I just had a good and very productive telephone call with President Putin of Russia prior to my meeting, at 1:00 P.M. today, with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The meeting will take place in the main dining room of Mar-a-Lago. Press is invited. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT"