"We're trying to get it done, and I think we're closer now."
"We had numerous conversations with President Putin of Russia, and I think we're closer now than we have been ever, and we'll see what we can do."
"These conversations are always not easy, I'll be honest with you. But it was a productive conversation, with a lot of details, really a lot."
"The territorial issue is painful. We know 100 percent what Russia wants - and it is key for me that the Americans heard me on this."
U.S. and Ukrainian officials reported substantial progress during two days of talks aimed at bringing an end to Russia's invasion closer. Washington reportedly offered Kyiv security guarantees modeled on NATO's Article 5 mutual defense pledge. Key issues remained unresolved, including the fate of territory Kyiv continues to hold in eastern Donetsk. President Trump said a deal appeared closer than ever and noted recent conversations with President Putin without providing details. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the talks as tough but useful, and negotiator Rustem Umerov said real progress was achieved. U.S. delegates included Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
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