28-12-2025

Zelenskyy Meets Trump on Ukraine Peace Plan

Date: 28-12-2025
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Summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting US President Donald Trump in Florida to discuss a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the nearly four-year war with Russia. The plan, which is 90% ready, includes security guarantees and territorial concessions. Russia has shown little willingness to compromise, with President Vladimir Putin warning of escalation if Ukraine rejects peace talks.

Key Points

  • Zelenskyy and Trump to discuss 20-point peace plan
  • Russia launched massive attack on Kyiv ahead of meeting
  • Putin warns of escalation if Ukraine rejects peace talks
  • Key issues include territorial disputes and security guarantees
  • US has proposed a free economic zone in Donbas region

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Zelenskyy says he will meet Trump on Sunday to discuss Ukraine security guarantees - CBS News

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Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv | CNN

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine 'willing to do whatever it takes' to end war against Russia | Fox News

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Ukraine peace talks: What are the major issues remaining as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump? | World News | Sky News

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Russia’s Putin warns of escalation if Ukraine rejects peace talks | South China Morning Post

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