Donald Trump meets Volodymyr Zelenskyy alongside other officials at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. AFP
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Trump: Ukraine Peace Deal "Closer Than Ever" After Zelenskyy Talks in Florida

  • Donald Trump stated a Ukraine peace deal is "closer than ever" after a two-hour meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida.
  • Trump claimed a draft agreement to end the war is "95% done," believing both sides and Putin want it to happen.
  • "Thorny" questions remain regarding the future of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region and how the war might end.
  • Zelenskyy confirmed "90 per cent" of the draft was agreed upon, thanking Trump and his team for their efforts.
  • Trump held a "good and very productive" call with Putin prior to meeting Zelenskyy, despite no sign of Russia dropping maximalist demands.

Why It Matters: Trump sees Ukraine peace deal "closer than ever" despite "thorny" Donbas issues after talks with Zelenskyy.

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