The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Summary
President Donald Trump and leaders from Russia and Ukraine are getting closer to a peace deal to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. However, two main issues remain unresolved: control over Ukrainian territories, specifically the Donbas region, and the management of Europe's largest nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia, which is currently held by Russia.Key Facts
- President Trump said there are still "thorny" issues in the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
- The Donbas region is a significant point of dispute, with Russia wanting full control, while Ukraine suggests a compromise.
- Russian forces currently occupy most of Luhansk and over 75% of Donetsk in the Donbas area.
- The Russian and Ukrainian leaders plan to meet in France on January 6 to discuss further.
- Russia has controlled Europe's largest nuclear plant at Zaporizhzhia since March 2022.
- The US has proposed managing the nuclear plant jointly with Ukraine and Russia, but Ukraine finds this idea unrealistic.
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