President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine will meet with President Donald Trump this Sunday in Florida for pivotal discussions on a proposed peace agreement with Russia. The meeting represents a crucial moment in diplomatic efforts that have accelerated significantly in recent weeks, with negotiators reporting the framework is approximately 90% complete.
Zelenskyy announced the planned summit, emphasizing his determination to maximize diplomatic opportunities before year’s end. The Ukrainian president stated that the meeting would allow both nations to refine essential elements of the emerging peace proposal, with Ukrainian and American teams having already achieved meaningful progress. He expressed confidence that substantial decisions could be finalized in the coming days.
The Sunday discussions will tackle the most challenging aspects of any potential agreement, including mechanisms for ensuring Ukrainian security, post-conflict reconstruction planning, and territorial disputes. Particularly contentious are questions regarding the Donbas region and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility, which Kyiv proposes should be jointly managed by Ukraine and the United States. Ukraine continues to push for security guarantees resembling NATO’s Article 5 mutual defense commitment.
President Trump characterized the upcoming meeting as potentially good but emphasized that any proposals must receive his approval to move forward. The American president also indicated plans to communicate with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future, suggesting continued engagement with all parties. However, Moscow has shown little sign of moderating its demands, with Russian leadership reportedly continuing to insist on territorial concessions from Ukraine.
Military realities continue to influence diplomatic calculations. While Russia has made slow battlefield progress, Ukrainian forces recently recaptured Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, achieving a rare successful counteroffensive. The victory exposed inaccuracies in Russian military reporting and sparked criticism within Russian military circles, while demonstrating Ukraine’s continuing operational effectiveness as both sides navigate toward potential negotiations.