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President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky say they are making progress toward peace in Ukraine.

The two leaders met on Sunday at Mar-a-Lago, where the president has been spending the holidays.

Meanwhile, Russian attacks continued over the weekend and key issues remain unresolved.

NPR White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben is here to give us the latest on the negotiations.

Good morning, Danielle.

Good morning, Michelle.

So what was your takeaway from this meeting?

Is a peace deal coming?

And what about President Trump?

And what comes next?

That is NPR's Daniel Kurtzleben.

Daniel, thank you.

Thank you.