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Trump says Ukraine peace deal is ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks, but is it? Here are the key sticking points

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By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — The United States just wrapped up two days of talks with Ukrainian and European negotiators in Berlin, followed by more discussions among leaders in Europe – all of which ended with positive signals about a future peace agreement.

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  1. KESQ Palm Springs

    Trump says Ukraine peace deal is ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks, but is it? Here are the key sticking points (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — The United States just wrapped up two days of talks with Ukrainian and European negotiators in Berlin, followed by more discussions among leaders in Europe – all of which ended with positive signals about a future peace agreement.

  2. KYMA Yuma

    President Trump says peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is 'closer than ever' (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    President Donald Trump says a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is "closer than ever" after new talks in Germany to broker a deal.

  3. NBC News

    Ukraine and the U.S. hail major progress in peace talks, but huge hurdles remain (opens NBC News)

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    President Donald Trump says that Russia and Ukraine are closer to peace than they have ever been

  4. Al Jazeera

    Trump says deal to end Ukraine war ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks (opens Al Jazeera)

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    European leaders say they and US are committed to working together to provide ‘robust security guarantees’ for Ukraine.

  5. Breitbart News

    Trump Believes Russia-Ukraine Talks to End War Are 'Closer Now Than' Ever (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump was optimistic on Monday in his update to America on Russia-Ukraine talks after speaking with European leaders.

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