Trump to Host Zelensky to Finalize Ukraine Peace Plan Sunday in Florida/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Donald Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday. The meeting is aimed at finalizing a nearly complete peace plan involving the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia. Discussions include security guarantees, ceasefire logistics, and territorial control issues.
Ukraine Peace Plan Quick Looks
- Trump to host Zelensky in Mar-a-Lago on Sunday
- Meeting aims to finalize a near-complete peace proposal
- Talks led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
- U.S. to provide NATO-style security guarantees to Ukraine
- Russia and Ukraine negotiating control over Donbas region
- Nuclear plant management in Zaporizhzhia still unresolved
- Ceasefire logistics and referendum discussions ongoing
- Russia agrees to ceasefire to enable potential referendum
- U.S. and Europe backing peace initiative framework
- Zelensky remains cautious but optimistic on deal progress
Trump Hosts Zelensky to Finalize Ukraine Peace Plan in Florida Sunday
Deep Look
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday at Mar-a-Lago, as the parties involved push to close a historic peace deal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian officials confirmed the upcoming meeting and indicated that negotiations are reaching their final stages, with significant progress already made.
According to Zelensky, the agreement is nearly 90% complete. He stated that while many key components have been agreed upon, no final signing is guaranteed during Sunday’s meeting. “We are not losing a single day,” Zelensky wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) after being briefed by his top negotiator, Rustem Umerov. “We have agreed on a meeting at the highest level — with President Trump in the near future. A lot can be decided before the New Year.”
This high-level summit comes after an intense series of meetings in Florida, involving Trump allies Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as well as negotiators from both Ukraine and Russia. These meetings have taken place over the past two months, but recent developments suggest the momentum is now stronger than ever.
A senior U.S. official characterized the latest negotiations, including those with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev and Ukraine’s Umerov, as “positive and constructive.” The official emphasized the pace of progress, stating, “We’ve made more progress in the last two weeks than in the last year. We want to push the ball into the goal. We’re heading in the right direction.”
Talks continued through Christmas, with Zelensky speaking directly with Witkoff and Kushner on Thursday. Following the call, Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to a resolution, saying, “We are truly working 24/7 to bring closer the end of this brutal Russian war against Ukraine and to ensure that all documents and steps are realistic, effective, and reliable.” Later that day, further meetings took place involving Ukrainian and Russian officials, with the Kremlin confirming that senior Russian diplomat Yuri Ushakov had also communicated with American counterparts.
Most of the framework for the peace agreement appears to be in place. Both U.S. and Ukrainian officials say there is consensus on security guarantees for Kyiv, which will be backed by the United States and European nations. The U.S. has even indicated readiness to send the agreement — modeled on NATO’s Article 5 mutual defense clause — to the Senate for ratification.
Zelensky has reiterated Ukraine’s expectation that if Russia violates the terms of the agreement, particularly by invading again, it will trigger a joint military response and reimposed sanctions. The Ukrainian president, however, acknowledged that some issues are still under negotiation, including the administration and security of Europe’s largest nuclear facility, the Zaporizhzhia plant.
One of the main sticking points remains territorial control in the eastern Donbas region. Russia continues to push for full sovereignty over the area as part of any peace deal. The U.S. has floated the idea of transforming the disputed zones into a demilitarized “free economic zone,” from which Ukrainian forces would withdraw. However, Zelensky remains firm that any territorial concessions would require a public referendum in Ukraine. He also insists on a reciprocal withdrawal of Russian troops to ensure fairness and national sovereignty.
Ceasefire arrangements are also part of the ongoing deliberations. While the U.S. supports the idea of a temporary ceasefire to facilitate a national referendum, the terms and duration of such a truce are still under discussion. A senior U.S. official noted that Russia, which previously opposed a ceasefire without a signed deal, is now open to implementing a truce to allow the Ukrainian people to vote. Ukraine has proposed a 60-day ceasefire, though Russia may push for a shorter timeframe.
As preparations continue for Sunday’s pivotal meeting, global attention is focused on Mar-a-Lago, where the outcome could mark a significant turning point in a war that has reshaped international politics and security over the past several years. Zelensky’s optimism is cautious, and while there is still no guarantee of an immediate breakthrough, the level of diplomatic activity suggests a major agreement may be within reach before the end of the year.
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