Progress Towards Peace After Meeting Between Trump and Zelensky

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday, December 28, 2025, that he is closer than ever to a peace agreement in Ukraine, following a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Mar-a-Lago, Florida. The two leaders spoke of “significant progress,” without, however, announcing a concrete breakthrough.

Speaking after several hours of discussions, Donald Trump described the meeting as “excellent,” estimating that nearly 95% of the topics had been addressed. He reaffirmed the United States' desire to end the conflict, while acknowledging that some key points remain unresolved, particularly the issue of Donbas.

Volodymyr Zelensky, for his part, praised the “tremendous” discussions, indicating that approximately 90% of the 20-point American peace plan had been approved. According to the Ukrainian president, several security guarantees for Ukraine have already been validated, while others are being finalized.

The revised plan notably provides for a freeze of front lines on current positions and abandons certain initial Russian demands, such as Ukraine's obligation to legally renounce NATO membership. However, the issue of occupied territories, particularly in Donbas, remains sensitive.

Following the meeting, the two presidents spoke with several European leaders, who reaffirmed their support for Kyiv and the importance of strong security guarantees for any lasting peace.

Despite these diplomatic discussions, the situation on the ground remains tense, with ongoing fighting and Russian strikes in Ukraine. A new meeting between the parties and European partners is scheduled for January to continue negotiations.