The negotiations between Trump and Zelensky were unsuccessful. What the media is writing
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US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky held talks in Florida. They discussed a draft agreement to end the conflict in Donbas, but were unable to resolve several controversial issues. At the same time, they stated that they had made progress on a number of points. How the world's media react to the negotiations is in the Izvestia digest.
Financial Times: negotiations between Trump and Zelensky did not lead to a breakthrough in the conclusion of a peace agreement
Although US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky praised each other at a press conference after the talks, they did not elaborate on which issues they had made progress on. Zelensky said that he and Trump had discussed "all aspects" of the 20-point peace plan and that they were "90%" close to concluding an agreement. The President of Ukraine added that the military aspects of the proposal were "100% agreed upon," but did not go into details.
Financial Times
Trump warned that there are still "difficult" issues to reach a peace agreement, and said that "the word "agreement" is too strong, but we are getting closer to it." He highlighted the differences over the "land", hinting at a deep split between Moscow and Kiev over possible territorial concessions.
When asked exactly what security guarantees the United States offered to Ukraine, which is a key element for Kiev in concluding the deal, Trump replied that he wanted to "work with Europe," which "will assume most of the obligations." Trump also said that he offered to address the Ukrainian parliament "if it helps save 25,000 lives per month" and will contribute to the conclusion of a peace agreement.
The New York Times: Trump and Zelensky did not agree on a deal
Trump seemed determined not to overstate expectations of an imminent deal, answering questions about when he would like to see a peace agreement signed and whether Ukrainians could count on security guarantees from the West. Zelensky described the talks as an "excellent meeting" with "fruitful discussion of all topics," saying both sides agreed on the importance of security guarantees for Ukraine. Trump was more cautious, but said European countries would take the lead.
The New York Times
Ursula von der Leyen wrote on social media that several European leaders had an hour-long telephone conversation with Trump and Zelensky to discuss peace talks. "Significant progress has been made, which we welcome," she said. "Europe is ready to continue working with Ukraine and our American partners to consolidate this progress," she added. "The key to these efforts is to have unbreakable security guarantees from day one."
On Sunday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted that the Kremlin would not agree to the presence of European peacekeepers in the disputed territory. He added that the troops would become a "legitimate target" for the Russian armed forces, and accused Europe of being the main obstacle to peace in Ukraine.
Reuters: The Zaporizhia nuclear power plant was discussed at the talks
American negotiators proposed to share control over the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP). After another local ceasefire reached through the mediation of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), repair work on power transmission lines began there. According to Trump, the negotiators have made progress in resolving the fate of the station, which can "launch almost immediately."
Reuters
Both Trump and Zelensky said on Sunday that the future of Donbass has not yet been determined, although the US president said that negotiations were "moving in the right direction." The United States, seeking a compromise, has offered to create a free economic zone if Ukraine leaves the region, although it remains unclear how this zone will function in practice.
Both Trump and Zelensky provided few details and did not name a deadline for the completion of the peace agreement, although Trump said it would be clear "in a few weeks" whether negotiations to end the conflict would be successful. He said that several "difficult issues" concerning the Territory needed to be resolved.
Associated Press: Trump says Ukraine and Russia are "closer than ever" to peace
Trump said that Ukraine and Russia are "closer than ever before" to a peace agreement after receiving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his residence in Florida. At the same time, he acknowledged that the negotiations are difficult and may still break down, which will lead to a prolongation of the conflict for years.
Associated Press
The president's statements came after a meeting of the leaders for talks, which, according to Trump, took place after an "excellent" two and a half hour telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin <...>.
Trump and Zelensky acknowledged that difficult issues remain, including the control of territories and security guarantees for Ukraine. After the discussion, they convened a broad group of European leaders, including President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the leaders of Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain and Poland. Zelensky said that Trump had agreed to receive European leaders again, possibly at the White House, sometime in January.
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