Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that the Trump administration hopes to reach a "full understanding" over its peace plan by Christmas, but critical gaps remain on the issues of territory and security guarantees.

Why it matters: Zelensky gave the most detailed picture yet of what has and has not been agreed with Washington. His comments come ahead of a planned meeting between senior officials from Ukraine, France, Germany and the U.K. • That meeting will take place in Paris on Saturday, according to White House official and a Ukrainian official. It comes amid sky-high transatlantic tensions. • Zelensky faces growing pressure from the U.S. to swiftly accept Trump's 20-point plan. The Europeans have been counseling patience, and thus reassuring Kyiv but infuriating so

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