"A deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine was 95% done, Donald Trump claimed after his meeting over the weekend with Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago. Unfortunately, the 5% still remaining includes the small matter of getting Vladimir Putin to agree to a deal and there are precious few indicators that that is any closer. Instead, Trump's claim seems to be the latest in a long line of overoptimistic"
"A deal by Thanksgiving and peace by Christmas both proved just as impossible as they sounded. Throughout every round of talks, the basic facts have not changed. Russian officials repeatedly state that the war will end only when its root causes have been dealt with, a vague formulation that involves Russia retaining some form of military or political control over Ukraine's future."
Donald Trump claimed a Russia-Ukraine peace deal was 95% complete after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The remaining 5% centers on obtaining Vladimir Putin's agreement, and few indicators suggest Putin is any closer to consenting. A leaked US plan that reflected Russian demands and missed deadlines such as Thanksgiving and Christmas undermined hopes for a quick settlement. Russian officials insist the war ends only when its root causes are addressed, a stance that implies continued Russian military or political control. Ukraine faces a severe winter and pressure for compromises, but capitulation is not an option. European allies aim to keep US support for Kyiv and prevent cuts to assistance.
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