Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky reported progress in discussions aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine, though the former U.S. president noted that "one or two very thorny issues" persist. The talks, held in Florida, were described as "great" by both leaders, but Trump emphasized that territorial disputes remain a significant obstacle.

Russia has previously insisted that Ukraine cede more land, a demand that continues to complicate negotiations. Speaking to reporters at Mar-a-Lago, Zelensky stated that an agreement had been reached on "90" of a 20-point peace plan. Trump indicated that a security guarantee for Ukraine was "close to 95" complete.

Zelensky later announced that U.S. and Ukrainian teams would convene the following week to further address issues related to ending the nearly four-year war. "We had a substantive conversation on all issues and highly value the progress that the Ukrainian and American teams have made over the past weeks," Zelensky said in a statement on Telegram.

The conflict began with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Currently, Moscow controls approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory. The ongoing negotiations represent an effort to find a resolution to the war, which has resulted in significant human and economic costs.

The next round of talks between U.S. and Ukrainian teams will focus on resolving the remaining points of contention, particularly those related to territorial control and security guarantees for Ukraine. The outcome of these discussions could significantly impact the future trajectory of the conflict and the broader geopolitical landscape.