US President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago club on December 28, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.  (AFP)
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Firstpost29-12-2025, 01:15

Zelenskyy, Trump Push Ukraine Peace; Russia Demands Donbas Withdrawal

  • Zelenskyy and Trump held crucial Ukraine peace talks in Florida, focusing on ending the war without a deadline.
  • Trump expressed optimism about Putin's seriousness for peace, believing both sides want a deal.
  • Following a Putin-Trump call, Russia demanded Ukraine withdraw troops from the Donbas region, specifically the 5th of Donetsk.
  • Russia rejected temporary ceasefires, arguing they prolong conflict and allow Ukraine to rearm, insisting on a final settlement.
  • Ukraine signaled willingness for a revised peace plan involving freezing front lines and potential limited territorial concessions, but not full Donbas withdrawal.

Why It Matters: Zelenskyy and Trump discussed Ukraine peace amid Russian demands for Donbas withdrawal and Ukraine's willingness for limited concessions.

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