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Following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, former US President Donald Trump stated a possible peace agreement on Ukraine is "closer," citing "a lot of progress" toward a possible conclusion of the conflict. He advised that both parties are "getting very close" to an agreement, even as he cautioned it might still take weeks and there is no set timetable for a compromise.
Although the tone is optimistic, there has been no evident breakthrough on fundamental problems, especially on territorial control. Although draft frameworks and security assurances are apparently under debate, European officials and some Ukrainian voices are still cautious, highlighting that Russia's goals and continuing assault on Ukraine raise doubts about the chances for a quick resolution.
Political and market watchers point out that Trump's upbeat words do not alter the basic complexity of the negotiations, which ultimately call for buy‑in from Moscow as well. Several "delicate" points have yet to be settled before a contract may be completed. Simultaneously, the conflict started by Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 still rages on the ground, highlighting the difference between diplomatic negotiation and conditions at the battlefront.
