Donald Trump says he has a new idea for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. But any peace proposal faces fundamental disagreements between Moscow and Kyiv that go far beyond what Trump calls a "personality problem" between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are holding talks with Moscow and Kyiv as Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange long-range attacks and remain deeply divided over the terms of any settlement.
So what are the biggest obstacles to a deal?
Russia expert Mark Galeotti joins DW to count down what he sees as the three most important sticking points.
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00:00 A new round of peace talks?
03:27 Why a peace deal now?
04:19 Three challenges: Sanctions relief
06:30 Three challenges: Ukrainian sovereignty
09:19 Three challenges: Territory
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