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Trump says deal to end Ukraine war ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks

Trump says deal to end Ukraine war ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks

Summary

President Donald Trump said an agreement to end Russia's war on Ukraine is closer following talks in Berlin. Discussions involved key European leaders and Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, focusing on security guarantees for Ukraine. However, differences over territorial issues remain, and Ukraine wants clear security guarantees before making any decisions.

Key Facts

  • President Trump mentioned talks in Berlin might bring an end to the war in Ukraine closer.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and leaders from France, Germany, the UK, and NATO attended the talks.
  • A proposed security guarantee likened to NATO's Article 5 was discussed.
  • The European and US officials committed to providing robust security to Ukraine.
  • Ukrainian forces may need to maintain their size at 800,000 in peacetime.
  • The talks considered a European-led military force to support Ukraine.
  • Discussions included using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine.
  • Differences on territorial control remain unresolved.
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