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Trump and Zelenskyy Meet as U.S.-Led Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Face Stalemate

Negotiations stall over territorial concessions and security guarantees, with a rapidly closing window for compromise.

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President Donald Trump waves outside the Oval Office as he arrives at the White House, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
President Donald Trump arrives on Marine One at the White House, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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Overview

  • President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy held a brief meeting at Pope Francis's funeral in Vatican City, but key differences remain unresolved.
  • Talks remain deadlocked as Ukraine resists territorial concessions, including Crimea, and demands binding security guarantees from Western allies.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for tough compromises, warning that negotiators are running out of time to reach an agreement.
  • Domestic U.S. political divisions deepen, with Senator John Kennedy pushing for harsher measures against Russia and Senator Chuck Schumer warning against abandoning Ukraine.
  • Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed optimism, citing U.S. leverage to help Ukraine secure favorable terms in the negotiations.