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Zelensky and Trump to hold high-stakes peace talks at Mar-a-Lago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday at Mar-a-Lago in Florida to discuss a potential framework for ending the war with Russia. The meeting, confirmed by multiple diplomatic sources, follows weeks of intense backchannel negotiations involving American, Ukrainian, and Russian representatives.
Core agenda focused on peace framework
Zelensky announced on social media that both sides had agreed to an urgent face-to-face meeting. “A lot can be decided before the New Year,” he said, emphasizing that the discussions aim to accelerate progress toward a lasting resolution. According to Ukrainian officials, the latest proposal outlines a revised 20-point peace framework, trimmed down from an earlier 28-point draft.
The initiative gained momentum following Zelensky’s talks with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on December 25, during which they discussed key elements of the plan. “There are good ideas that could bring lasting peace,” Zelensky noted after the call.
Territorial issues remain the key obstacle
The central challenge remains the ongoing territorial disputes, particularly around the Donbas region. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly asserted full control over Donbas, telling Russian media that “the area is not up for discussion.” Nonetheless, Kremlin insiders suggested Moscow could consider a limited territorial exchange outside that zone.
One U.S. proposal reportedly envisions demilitarized economic areas in territories vacated by Ukrainian forces, contingent upon corresponding Russian troop withdrawals. Another unresolved matter is the status of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, where negotiators are exploring options for joint oversight.
Security guarantees under consideration
Washington and European allies have drafted a security mechanism similar to NATO’s mutual defense framework, pledging to respond militarily if Russia breaches any ceasefire deal. Zelensky confirmed that the proposed arrangement would also trigger renewed sanctions should Moscow launch new hostilities.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin has been informed of these developments and that negotiations will continue. Following Sunday’s meeting, Trump is expected to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss regional security and ongoing efforts to stabilize Gaza.
