Zelenskyy says deal to end war with Russia ‘10 percent’ away

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday his country was “10 percent” away from a deal to end the war with Russia, but cautioned that the most important issues were unresolved and warned against rewarding Moscow.US-led efforts to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks, but both sides remain at odds over the key issue of territory in a post-war settlement.Russia, which occupies around 20 percent of Ukraine, is pushing for full control of the country’s eastern Donbas region as part of a deal -- but Kyiv has warned ceding ground will embolden Moscow.For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our dedicated page.In his New Year’s Eve address, Zelenskyy said his country wanted an end to the war but not at “any cost”, and that any agreement needed strong security guarantees to deter Russia from invading again.“The peace agreement is 90 percent ready. Ten percent remains. And that is far more than just numbers,” Zelenskyy