Trump and Zelenskyy tout progress on peace but ‘thorny’ issues remain

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  Good morning from The Financial Times.

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  Today is Monday, December 29th.

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  And this is your FT News Briefing.

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  U.S.

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  President Donald Trump says progress toward peace in Ukraine could be near 95% complete.

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  namely ones our FT colleagues made at the start of 2025.

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  I was very nearly wrong,

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  but it turns out I was right to say that the market would avoid total disaster.

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  I'm Victoria Craig, and here's the news you need to start your day.

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  Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and U.S.

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  President Donald Trump exchanged plenty of flattery about their, quote,

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  terrific meeting at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, but a plan for peace in Ukraine is still elusive.

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  The two leaders appeared side by side at the U.S.

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  President's Palm Beach Resort after they wrapped three hours of talks that included a call with European leaders.

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  Zelensky said all aspects of a 20-point peace plan were discussed,

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  while President Trump suggested progress toward an agreement could be quote, close to 95%.

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  I really believe we're probably, Mr.

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  President, closer than, by far, closer than ever before.

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