The White House says a proposed peace plan for the war in Ukraine still has some sensitive sticking points, but officials view the remaining disagreements as manageable. Administration representatives say the outstanding items are fragile rather than fatal to a deal, leaving room for negotiation if the parties and international backers stay engaged.
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