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Ukraine Peace Deal Nears: Trump and Zelenskyy Signal Progress

President Trump and President Zelenskyy met at Mar a Lago and reported significant movement toward a negotiated settlement with the US offering a 15 year security guarantee as part of a draft peace framework

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15 years - Length of US security guarantee offered to Ukraine as part of the proposed peace plan

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"Something just snapped" — Brian Cole Jr.

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Trump and Zelenskyy Signal Progress on Ukraine Peace Talks

Ukraine and US officials report notable progress after talks between President Trump and President Zelenskyy at Mar‑a‑Lago. Washington is proposing a time limited security guarantee and negotiators say major elements of a 20 point peace plan are advancing.

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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"