PALM BEACH, FL – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump this Sunday, December 28, at Mar-a-Lago. The face-to-face summit comes at a critical juncture as the two leaders seek to finalize a 20-point peace framework aimed at ending the nearly four-year-old war between Russia and Ukraine.
A Sprint Toward the New Year
Zelensky announced the upcoming talks on social media Friday, emphasizing the urgency of the diplomatic mission. “We are not losing a single day,” Zelensky stated, noting that “a lot can be decided before the New Year.” The Ukrainian leader later told reporters that the proposed peace plan is currently “90% ready,” with the Florida meeting intended to bridge the remaining gaps.
The 20-point framework, developed through intensive negotiations involving U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, reportedly focuses on several “sensitive issues,” including:
- Territorial Freezes: Halting combat at the current front lines.
- Security Guarantees: Defining long-term defense commitments for Ukraine.
- Demilitarized Zones: Creating international monitoring zones in the Donbas and near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
- Economic Cooperation: Potential “free economic zones” and reconstruction projects.
High Stakes and Significant Hurdles
While Zelensky expressed optimism, he cautioned that a final agreement is not guaranteed. One major sticking point remains the Kremlin’s reaction. Although Russian officials have been in contact with U.S. envoys, Moscow continues to demand full control over the Donbas region—an ultimatum Kyiv has repeatedly rejected.
Domestically, Zelensky has signaled a willingness to take the finalized framework to a national referendum, ensuring the Ukrainian people have the final say on any territorial concessions or neutral status requirements. President Trump has reportedly indicated he would only move forward with the meeting if he felt a “major diplomatic advance” was within reach.
As the world watches, the Sunday summit represents the most significant push for peace since the conflict began, with both leaders hoping to enter 2026 with a roadmap to stability.
Sources
- CBS News: Zelenskyy says he will meet Trump on Sunday to discuss Ukraine security guarantees
- The Guardian: Zelenskyy to travel to US for Trump meeting amid push for Ukraine deal
- The Moscow Times: Zelensky to Meet Trump in Florida on Dec. 28 – Reports
- Jerusalem Post: Zelensky prepared for referendum on Trump ceasefire plan
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