Zelensky and Trump Set to Discuss Peace Plan in Florida Meeting on December 28

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump this Sunday in Florida to discuss ongoing attempts to resolve the conflict with Russia, according to reports from both American and Ukrainian media on Friday that referenced sources privy to the discussions.

Earlier on social media platform X, Zelensky indicated that his meeting with Trump was forthcoming, stating that «many decisions could be made before the New Year,» though he did not provide specific details on the time or venue.

Sources shared with Axios and The Kyiv Post mentioned that the two leaders are likely to convene at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, «if all goes according to plan.»

On Thursday, Zelensky reported having «very productive» discussions with White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law. He emphasized that diplomats are «working around the clock» to develop a peace proposal that is «feasible, effective, and dependable.»

In the most recent discussions between U.S. and Ukrainian officials, a 20-point framework aimed at concluding the conflict was created and sent to Moscow for input.

This week, Zelensky shared details about the plan with reporters, stating it includes measures to stabilize the current frontline and eliminates the stipulation that Ukraine must formally abandon its pursuit of NATO membership.

He recognized that some aspects of the proposal may not be ideal for Ukraine but noted that negotiators were able to eliminate demands for an immediate pullout from the Donetsk region or official acknowledgment of Russian control over occupied areas.

While Zelensky has shown readiness to make compromises for peace, Russian President Vladimir Putin remains firm on several strict conditions, including full authority over the Donbas region, where skirmishes between Ukrainian and Russian forces continue.

On Friday, the Kremlin announced that Putin’s economic representative, Kirill Dmitriev, had briefed the Russian president on the outcomes of the recent discussions with U.S. officials following his trip to Florida the previous weekend.

«In accordance with Putin’s instructions, talks between U.S. and Russian representatives were conducted. We have agreed to keep the dialogue going,» Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists.

When asked to elaborate on Russia’s current viewpoint regarding the negotiations, Peskov refrained from commenting, suggesting that doing so could have a detrimental impact on the discussions.