US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine are nearing a deal following talks in Moscow between his envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump indicated that major points have been agreed upon, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the need for real pressure on Russia for an unconditional ceasefire, rejecting any notion of conceding territory, particularly Crimea. The ongoing negotiations suggest a significant US proposal may involve Russian territorial claims, which could lead to disputes with European and Ukrainian positions on the matter.
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