Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky stated that progress had been made in talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine during a meeting in Florida, though several key issues remain unresolved. The meeting took place at Trump's Mar-a-Lago home on Sunday, where the two leaders discussed a revised peace plan, elements of which have already been rejected by Russia, according to Reuters.

Zelensky said on Monday that the U.S. had offered security guarantees for a period of 15 years. Trump stated on Sunday that an agreement on this point was "close to 95" done. However, details regarding the future of Ukraine's Donbas region, a key point of contention, remain scarce. Russia currently controls approximately 75% of the Donetsk region and about 99% of the neighboring Luhansk region, collectively known as Donbas.

Speaking to reporters after the talks, Trump said a deal on Donbas remained "unresolved, but it's getting a lot closer." The fate of the Donbas region has been a major obstacle throughout negotiations, with Russia consistently unwilling to compromise on its aim to seize full control.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which began with Russia's invasion in February 2022, has resulted in significant geopolitical shifts and a humanitarian crisis. Previous attempts at negotiation have stalled due to disagreements over territorial integrity, security guarantees, and the status of Russian-occupied territories. The current talks represent a renewed effort to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict.

The next steps in the negotiation process remain unclear. Further discussions are expected, but the specific timing and format have not been announced. The involvement of other international actors, such as the European Union and the United Nations, could also play a role in future negotiations.