US President Donald Trump confirmed ongoing talks between American and Ukrainian delegations in Florida, describing the negotiations as “going along well.” The discussions are part of a broader diplomatic push by Washington to broker a potential agreement on the Ukrainian crisis.

"There's a good chance we could make a deal," Trump told reporters, adding that the talks were showing promising signs.

However, Trump acknowledged persistent challenges, particularly with corruption in Ukraine.

"Ukraine’s got some difficult little problems… the corruption situation going, which is not helpful," he said.

Envoy to meet Putin ‘next week’

Trump also confirmed that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin “sometime next week.” According to media reports, the meeting is likely to take place on Tuesday, December 2.

Key issues on the table

According to The Wall Street Journal, one of the central topics discussed during the Florida talks was the timing of elections in Ukraine, alongside the possibility of a territorial exchange between Russia and Ukraine.

The report also noted that Western security guarantees for Ukraine remain unresolved, despite the progress made. The United States has proposed a revised peace plan, scaled down from an initial 28 points to 19, following tripartite talks in Geneva on November 23 between US, Ukrainian, and European officials.

On November 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Trump’s revised plan could serve as a potential basis for a final settlement in Ukraine.

Meanwhile, another point of contention remains whether Russia will continue to demand international recognition of the "new regions" under its control—an issue that remains deeply divisive among all parties.

The negotiations continue as military momentum stalls and pressure mounts on all sides to secure a political solution ahead of the US presidential race.