Trump: Zelenskyy expresses willingness to reach peace deal

US President Donald Trump has said that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed his readiness to conclude a peace agreement.

Source: Trump speaking to journalists aboard Air Force One

Quote: "He [Zelenskyy] said he'd like to make a deal.

There isn't much to say. People know the parameters.

We're discussing things that have been discussed for six or seven months. He came and said he wants to make a deal."

Details: Trump said there remains one obstacle to signing a deal, which he described as the same one that has existed throughout the past year.

Background:

• Trump described his meeting with Zelenskyy in Davos on Thursday as "very good".
• Trump also noted that during the meeting, he and Zelenskyy did not discuss whether Ukraine will join the "Board of Peace" he is establishing. So far, none of the US's usual Western European allies has joined.
• Ukraine has received an invitation to join the organisation but is still considering it.
• The meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump ended and lasted around 50 minutes. Zelenskyy's team described the talks as "good".

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