Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but 'thorny issues' remain

Published: 12/29/2025
Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but 'thorny issues' remain
During talks in Florida, Trump and Zelensky discussed progress in ending the Ukraine war, with key issues like territory still pending resolution. Both presidents praised the talks, with Trump stating that "thorny issues" remain, especially regarding land disputes. Zelensky announced an agreement on "90%" of a 20-point peace plan, while Trump mentioned that a security guarantee for Ukraine is "close to 95%" complete. Further discussions between US and Ukrainian teams are scheduled to address remaining issues aimed at resolving Russia's conflict with Ukraine.