News|Russia-Ukraine warZelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida amid diplomatic push to end warUkrainian president highlights ‘significant progress’ in talks, but Moscow says Kyiv is working to ‘torpedo’ deal.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with United States President Donald Trump in Florida on Sun, Dec 28, 2025, to discuss ongoing territorial disputes that are impeding the resolution of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with United States President Donald Trump in Florida on Sun, Dec 28, 2025, to discuss ongoing territorial disputes that are impeding the resolution of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. These discussions are considered crucial as the United States intensifies its efforts to mediate an end to the conflict.
The primary focus of the negotiations will be on the territorial status of eastern Ukraine and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, currently under Russian control. Ukraine's stance remains firm against Russia's demand for withdrawal from the Donetsk region, advocating instead for a cessation of hostilities along current front lines.
In response to the territorial disputes, the United States has proposed creating a free economic zone, contingent upon Ukraine relinquishing control of contested areas. Details of this plan are yet to be clarified. President Zelenskyy emphasized that any territorial concessions would require public approval, potentially through a referendum.
The meeting will also address the refinement of draft agreements, including economic arrangements and security guarantees. A security pact with the United States is nearing completion, and a 20-point peace framework is in the final stages.
These discussions are considered crucial as the United States intensifies its efforts to mediate an end to the conflict.
Ukraine seeks binding security assurances following previous international commitments that failed to prevent Russia’s invasion, which commenced in February 2022.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the United States is uniquely positioned to mediate between Ukraine and Russia to achieve a peace agreement. However, he downplayed the conflict's significance for Washington, describing it as a foreign war.
European leaders are expected to participate in the discussions remotely, with Finnish President Alexander Stubb already briefed on the progress made.
Despite diplomatic efforts, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has accused Ukraine of attempting to undermine the peace talks, citing significant deviations in the revised peace plan presented by Kyiv.
On the ground, Russia has intensified its military actions, targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure and the port city of Odesa, while an attack on Kharkiv recently resulted in two fatalities.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
