President Donald J. Trump is welcoming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 28, 2025, for direct talks on advancing a U.S.-brokered peace framework to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion of Ukraine. The meeting, set for the afternoon, follows Zelensky’s announcement of a “broad agenda” including territorial issues in Do
President Donald J. Trump is welcoming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 28, 2025, for direct talks on advancing a U.S.-brokered peace framework to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion of Ukraine. The meeting, set for the afternoon, follows Zelensky’s announcement of a “broad agenda” including territorial issues in Donbas, security guarantees, and reconstruction, with a proposed 20-point plan reportedly 90% complete. Trump, who confirmed the sit-down days earlier, aims to refine the deal before New Year’s, building on momentum from recent mediator discussions in Qatar and Egypt.Zelensky, traveling via Canada for allied consultations, seeks legally binding assurances for Ukraine’s defense, while Trump pushes pragmatic compromises to halt bloodshed and stabilize Europe. The talks cover sensitive points like demilitarized zones and nuclear plant control at Zaporizhzhia, with Trump signaling openness to formats that deliver “real peace.” European leaders joined a pre-meeting call, underscoring transatlantic stakes.Trump’s hands-on approach, including potential calls with Putin, contrasts Biden’s stalled efforts, positioning him to claim a Nobel-worthy breakthrough. The Florida summit, amid heightened Russian strikes on Kyiv, tests political will for concessions from both sides.As negotiations intensify, Trump’s deal seeks durable calm without endless U.S. commitments, aligning with America First priorities.
