US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy leave a press conference following their meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida. AFP
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Firstpost29-12-2025, 09:26

Trump, Zelenskyy Meet in Florida: Peace Deal '95% Done' Amid Thorny Issues

  • Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Florida's Mar-a-Lago to discuss a Russia-Ukraine peace deal.
  • Both leaders expressed optimism, with Trump stating a draft agreement is "95 per cent done."
  • Key unresolved issues include the Donbas region's status and specific security guarantees for Ukraine.
  • Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin before and after, believing Putin is serious about peace.
  • European leaders were briefed, and a follow-up meeting with them is planned for January.

Why It Matters: Trump and Zelenskyy are optimistic about a peace deal, but major territorial and security issues persist.

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