Zelensky and Trump to meet as US envoy says ending war with Russia down to one issue

US President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Davos on Thursday, amidst optimism from US envoy Steve Witkoff about a potential deal to end the war with Russia. Witkoff believes only one issue remains, reportedly concerning the future status of the Donbas region, with a proposal for a demilitarized and free economic zone in exchange for security guarantees for Kyiv. Witkoff and Jared Kushner are also scheduled to meet with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Zelensky initially cancelled his Davos trip due to Russian strikes on Kyiv's infrastructure, but ultimately decided to attend. While Zelensky has offered troop withdrawals in Donbas to create an economic zone, control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remains a key point of contention.

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