Zelenskyy: Ukraine 10% from Peace Deal, Crucial Issues Unresolved; Russia Toughens Stance

• President Zelenskyy states Ukraine is "10 percent" away from a peace deal with Russia, but warns crucial issues remain unresolved.
• Key unresolved issues include territorial disputes, with Russia occupying 20% of Ukraine and seeking full control of Donbas.
• Kyiv demands strong security guarantees to prevent future invasions, rejecting peace "at any cost."
• Russia's President Putin urged belief in victory and aims to seize more Ukrainian land.
• Kremlin toughened its negotiation stance, accusing Ukraine of drone attacks on Putin's Novgorod residence.

Why It Matters: Zelenskyy sees peace deal near but warns of critical unresolved issues, while Russia hardens its stance.