Trump-Zelenskyy talks advance Ukraine peace deal 90% despite Donbas issues
President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported significant progress toward a 20-point peace framework ending Russia's war after two hours of talks at Mar-a-Lago, Florida. Trump stated Ukraine is "a lot closer" to a deal with resolution expected in weeks, praising Zelenskyy as "brave" while claiming Russia wants Ukraine to succeed. Zelenskyy confirmed the plan is "90% agreed," with US-Ukraine security guarantees at 100% (Trump said 95%), marking a key milestone for lasting peace. Thorny issues remain, primarily Russia's demand for control of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, which Zelenskyy said respects Ukrainian law, people, and territory, creating a tough standoff. Trump noted progress over the past month on complicated matters, including the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant under Russian control since 2022, where Putin is cooperative on reopening without missile strikes. Trump spoke with Putin earlier, describing him as "very serious" […]