US optimistic over Ukraine peace deal talks but ‘a few delicate details’ remain
Ukrainian official cites common understanding', but no sign territorial concessions or security guarantees are agreed
The White House trumpeted tremendous progress" in peace negotiations with Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday, but as discussions between US, Russian and Ukrainian officials continued in Abu Dhabi there was little sign of progress on core sticking points that have prevented a deal taking shape so far.
The White House spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, put an optimistic spin on the talks. Writing on X, however, she conceded there were a few delicate, but not insurmountable, details" that needed to be ironed out and which would require further talks. Donald Trump said he believed a deal was close. He told a White House event: We're going to get there."
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