Peace Talks: Trump and Zelensky Chat at Davos

In a recent meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a talk. It lasted about an hour, and Trump said it went well. Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, is optimistic about ending the war in Ukraine. He is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin later. Trump mentioned that everyone wants the war to end. He hinted that there's one main issue left to solve, but he didn't share details. Recent talks have focused on the Donbas region, with a proposal for a demilitarized economic zone.Zelensky made a quick trip to Davos after dealing with Russian strikes on Kyiv's infrastructure. These strikes have left many without power, water, or heating. There were concerns that Trump's focus on Greenland might distract from the Ukraine war. Zelensky had earlier said that a US plan to end the war was almost ready, but differences remain on Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. The Kremlin was not as optimistic as Witkoff. Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said talks would continue but didn't share Witkoff's hope for a deal. It's also unclear if Putin will join Trump's Board of Peace on Gaza. Zelensky hoped to sign important documents with Trump at Davos, but they're not finalized yet. However, Ukraine's national security team discussed economic development, post-war recovery, and security guarantees with US counterparts.