PEACE TALKS HOPE BEFORE NEW YEAR

Zelensky travels to major meet with Trump in Florida

- BY CHRIS HUGHES Defence and Security Editor

UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday revealed key peace negotiations are “90% ready” as he prepares for a major meeting with Donald Trump.

In the most positive announcement in weeks, he declared a settlement in the conflict with Russia may be reached in the new year.

Mr Zelensky confirmed he will meet President Trump in Florida over the weekend, before revealing ceasefire arrangements are nearing “100% completion”.