Trump says ‘thorny issues’ remain unresolved after Zelensky peace talks | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMaroosha Muzaffar & Nicole Wootton-CaneMonday 29 December 2025 06:43 GMTTrump gave a positive update on peace talks but said there were still some ‘thorny issues’ to resolve (AP)Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky concluded peace talks, with Trump noting "one or two thorny issues" remain despite progress on his 20-point plan.Mr Zelensky stated that security guarantees between the US and Ukraine were "100 per cent agreed", with broader guarantees involving Europe "almost agreed".Russia warned that any European troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets, with President Putin insisting Moscow would achieve its goals by force if a peaceful resolution is not reached.A Russian submarine was reportedly deployed to shadow the Yantar, a Russian research ship, as it surveyed a gas pipeline near Britain, according to declassified Ministry of Defence photos.Separately, Russia is reportedly planning to establish a nuclear power plant on the moon within the next decade to support its lunar space programme.In fullUkraine-Russia war latest: Trump claims security guarantees for Kyiv 95% done but warns of ‘thorny issues’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in