Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Trump and Zelenskyy Near Peace Deal
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Florida to discuss a peace plan for the war between Ukraine and Russia.
They said they made progress, with a 20-point plan almost ready, but some important issues are still being worked on.
Russia has been attacking Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Sloviansk, causing casualties.
Zelenskyy wants security guarantees and for Ukraine to keep its territory, while Russia wants to keep the areas it has taken.
Both leaders are hopeful but acknowledge that the talks could still fail.
They plan to keep talking and may involve more countries in the discussions.
Trump and Zelenskyy met in Florida to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine and Russia, with 90% of a 20-point plan agreed.
Security guarantees for Ukraine are 100% agreed, but details on territorial control, especially in Donbas, remain unresolved.
Russia launched attacks on Kyiv and Sloviansk, killing one and injuring several others, while negotiations were ongoing.
Trump and Putin have been in communication, with Trump believing Putin is serious about ending the war.
Both leaders acknowledged that the negotiations could still fail, but they are optimistic about progress.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin
- What
- Negotiations on a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia
- When
- Recent meetings and discussions, with ongoing negotiations
- Where
- Florida (USA), Ukraine, Russia
- Why
- To end the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine
Ukraine's Stance
Russia's Stance
Territorial Control
Ukraine's Stance
Ukraine insists on regaining control of all occupied territories, including Donbas and Crimea.
Russia's Stance
Russia demands recognition of annexed territories as Russian and additional withdrawals from eastern Ukraine.
Security Guarantees
Ukraine's Stance
Ukraine seeks NATO-like security guarantees from the U.S. and its allies.
Russia's Stance
Russia opposes any NATO presence in Ukraine and views it as a threat.
NATO Membership
Ukraine's Stance
Ukraine is willing to drop its NATO membership bid if it receives strong security guarantees.
Russia's Stance
Russia insists Ukraine must abandon its NATO aspirations entirely.
- Meeting Location
- Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, Florida
- Peace Plan Progress
- 90% agreed, with key issues still under negotiation
- Security Guarantees
- 100% agreed, but details still being finalized
- Recent Russian Attacks
- Kyiv and Sloviansk attacked, with casualties reported
- Trump-Putin Communication
- Ongoing discussions, with another call planned
Sources
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