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Trump and Zelensky tout progress - peace deal still unresolved

President Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky met at Mar‑a‑Lago and described significant progress toward a 20‑point peace proposal while key territorial and parliamentary issues remain unresolved

Number

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

Quote

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

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Trump and Zelensky tout progress - peace deal still unresolved

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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"