The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues aimed at bringing an end to the nearly four-year conflict, but sensitive issues around territorial control in Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland, along with the management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, remain unresolved, Ukraine's president said. Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke as the U.S. showed the 20-point plan, hammered out after marathon talks in Florida in recent days, to Russian negotiators. A response is expected from Moscow on Wednesday, Zelenskyy said.

According to Zelenskyy, the draft proposal, which reflects Ukraine's wishes, intertwines political and economic concessions with security guarantees. The plan includes provisions for the withdrawal of Russian troops, the restoration of Ukraine's sovereignty, and the establishment of a demilitarized zone in the conflict-ridden Donbas region. The Ukrainian president briefed journalists on each point of the plan on Tuesday, but his comments were embargoed until Wednesday morning.

The consensus on key issues marks a significant breakthrough in the stalled peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. The conflict, which began in 2021, has resulted in thousands of deaths, widespread destruction, and a massive displacement of people. The international community has been calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, and the U.S. has been playing a key role in facilitating the negotiations.

Ukraine's president expressed cautious optimism about the prospects for a peaceful resolution, saying that the consensus on key issues was a "good start" but that much work remained to be done. "We are not naive, we know that there are still many challenges ahead, but we are willing to work with our partners to find a solution that will bring peace and stability to our country," Zelenskyy said.

The U.S. has been working closely with Ukraine and other international partners to find a solution to the conflict. The 20-point plan is seen as a significant step forward in the peace process, but many experts believe that the sensitive issues around territorial control and the management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant remain the biggest obstacles to a lasting peace.

As the international community waits for a response from Moscow, the situation on the ground remains tense. The conflict has had a devastating impact on the people of Ukraine, and many are hoping that a peaceful resolution will bring an end to the suffering. The U.S. and Ukraine will be watching closely for a response from Russia, and the international community will be waiting with bated breath for any sign of progress in the peace talks.