"Zelenskyy told journalists ahead of his trip to the US that the peace deal was about "90% ready." However, he added two important caveats. Firstly, there were still "territorial issues" to be discussed. The Trump administration has been pushing for Ukraine to agree to permanently cede some Russia-captured territory to Moscow, something Zelenskyy has insisted is a red line for Ukraine."
"Earlier in the year, Trump repeatedly insulted Zelenskyy when the two were expected to sign a deal granting US access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals in the Oval Office. Trump told Politico on Friday that he would have the final say on any peace proposal presented to Russian President Vladimir Putin. "He doesn't have anything until I approve it," Trump said of Zelenskyy in an interview with news outlet Politico. "So we'll see what he's got.""
Zelenskyy and Trump will meet in Florida to discuss a 20-point plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine, with the meeting scheduled for 3 p.m. (8 p.m. GMT). The peace deal is about "90% ready" while important territorial issues remain unresolved and Russia's willingness to engage is uncertain. The Trump administration is pushing for Ukraine to permanently cede some Russia-captured territory to Moscow, which Zelenskyy regards as a red line. The talks will include an economic element and may involve a trade or minerals deal with the US. The Kremlin reported continued dialogue between Russian and US officials.
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